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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,281.60, 312,282.72 and 125,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,281.60, 312,282.72 and 125,679.36 is: 173,445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,281.60 : 312,282.72 = 125,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,281.60/312,282.72 = 125,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,281.60x = 312,282.72 × 125,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,281.60x = 39,247,492,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247,492,388.66/226,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,445.35

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