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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,269.60, 312,266.16 and 125,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,269.60, 312,266.16 and 125,667.36 is: 173,428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,269.60 : 312,266.16 = 125,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,269.60/312,266.16 = 125,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,269.60x = 312,266.16 × 125,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,269.60x = 39,241,663,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241,663,944.54/226,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,428.79

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