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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,116.52, 312,044.42 and 125,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,116.52, 312,044.42 and 125,514.52 is: 173,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,116.52 : 312,044.42 = 125,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,116.52/312,044.42 = 125,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,116.52x = 312,044.42 × 125,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,116.52x = 39,166,105,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,105,594.98/226,116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,212.05

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