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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,119.75, 312,048.90 and 125,517.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,119.75, 312,048.90 and 125,517.75 is: 173,216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,119.75 : 312,048.90 = 125,517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,119.75/312,048.90 = 125,517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,119.75x = 312,048.90 × 125,517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,119.75x = 39,167,675,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167,675,817.98/226,119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,216.52

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