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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,116.75, 312,041.12 and 125,524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,116.75, 312,041.12 and 125,524.11 is: 173,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,116.75 : 312,041.12 = 125,524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,116.75/312,041.12 = 125,524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,116.75x = 312,041.12 × 125,524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,116.75x = 39,168,683,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168,683,243.78/226,116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,223.27

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