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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,219.62, 312,183.64 and 125,617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,219.62, 312,183.64 and 125,617.62 is: 173,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,219.62 : 312,183.64 = 125,617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,219.62/312,183.64 = 125,617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,219.62x = 312,183.64 × 125,617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,219.62x = 39,215,765,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,215,765,859.74/226,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,352.63

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