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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,247.22, 312,212.61 and 125,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,247.22, 312,212.61 and 125,651.70 is: 173,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,247.22 : 312,212.61 = 125,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,247.22/312,212.61 = 125,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,247.22x = 312,212.61 × 125,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,247.22x = 39,230,045,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230,045,207.94/226,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,394.60

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