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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,254.08, 312,231.36 and 125,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,254.08, 312,231.36 and 125,652.08 is: 173,400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,254.08 : 312,231.36 = 125,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,254.08/312,231.36 = 125,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,254.08x = 312,231.36 × 125,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,254.08x = 39,232,519,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232,519,825.23/226,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,400.28

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