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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,247.10, 312,212.44 and 125,651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,247.10, 312,212.44 and 125,651.58 is: 173,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,247.10 : 312,212.44 = 125,651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,247.10/312,212.44 = 125,651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,247.10x = 312,212.44 × 125,651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,247.10x = 39,229,986,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,229,986,381.66/226,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,394.43

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