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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,131.48, 312,049.26 and 125,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,131.48, 312,049.26 and 125,523 is: 173,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,131.48 : 312,049.26 = 125,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,131.48/312,049.26 = 125,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,131.48x = 312,049.26 × 125,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,131.48x = 39,169,359,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,169,359,262.98/226,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,214.98

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