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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,167.98, 312,099.63 and 125,559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,167.98, 312,099.63 and 125,559.50 is: 173,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,167.98 : 312,099.63 = 125,559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,167.98/312,099.63 = 125,559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,167.98x = 312,099.63 × 125,559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,167.98x = 39,187,073,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,073,492.99/226,167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,265.35

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