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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,274.60, 312,273.06 and 125,672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,274.60, 312,273.06 and 125,672.36 is: 173,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,274.60 : 312,273.06 = 125,672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,274.60/312,273.06 = 125,672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,274.60x = 312,273.06 × 125,672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,274.60x = 39,244,092,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,244,092,414.62/226,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,435.69

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