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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,114.50, 312,041.66 and 125,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,114.50, 312,041.66 and 125,512.50 is: 173,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,114.50 : 312,041.66 = 125,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,114.50/312,041.66 = 125,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,114.50x = 312,041.66 × 125,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,114.50x = 39,165,128,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,128,850.75/226,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,209.28

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