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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,168.23, 312,099.98 and 125,559.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,168.23, 312,099.98 and 125,559.75 is: 173,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,168.23 : 312,099.98 = 125,559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,168.23/312,099.98 = 125,559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,168.23x = 312,099.98 × 125,559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,168.23x = 39,187,194,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,194,836.01/226,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,265.69

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