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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,260.24, 312,230.56 and 125,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,260.24, 312,230.56 and 125,664.72 is: 173,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,260.24 : 312,230.56 = 125,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,260.24/312,230.56 = 125,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,260.24x = 312,230.56 × 125,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,260.24x = 39,236,365,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,365,897.84/226,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,412.55

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