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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,213.12, 312,188.16 and 125,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,213.12, 312,188.16 and 125,611.84 is: 173,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,213.12 : 312,188.16 = 125,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,213.12/312,188.16 = 125,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,213.12x = 312,188.16 × 125,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,213.12x = 39,214,529,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214,529,203.81/226,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,352.14

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