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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,114.42, 312,022.29 and 125,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,114.42, 312,022.29 and 125,504.50 is: 173,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,114.42 : 312,022.29 = 125,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,114.42/312,022.29 = 125,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,114.42x = 312,022.29 × 125,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,114.42x = 39,160,201,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,160,201,495.31/226,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,187.55

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