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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,241.24, 312,213.53 and 125,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,241.24, 312,213.53 and 125,639.24 is: 173,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,241.24 : 312,213.53 = 125,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,241.24/312,213.53 = 125,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,241.24x = 312,213.53 × 125,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,241.24x = 39,226,269,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226,269,379.95/226,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,382.49

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