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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,134.48, 312,053.40 and 125,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,134.48, 312,053.40 and 125,526 is: 173,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,134.48 : 312,053.40 = 125,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,134.48/312,053.40 = 125,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,134.48x = 312,053.40 × 125,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,134.48x = 39,170,815,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170,815,088.40/226,134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,219.12

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