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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,273.60, 312,271.68 and 125,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,273.60, 312,271.68 and 125,671.36 is: 173,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,273.60 : 312,271.68 = 125,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,273.60/312,271.68 = 125,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,273.60x = 312,271.68 × 125,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,273.60x = 39,243,606,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,606,715.08/226,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,434.31

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