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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,265.22, 312,237.45 and 125,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,265.22, 312,237.45 and 125,669.70 is: 173,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,265.22 : 312,237.45 = 125,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,265.22/312,237.45 = 125,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,265.22x = 312,237.45 × 125,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,265.22x = 39,238,786,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238,786,670.27/226,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,419.44

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