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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,302.04, 312,306.70 and 125,700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,302.04, 312,306.70 and 125,700.04 is: 173,471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,302.04 : 312,306.70 = 125,700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,302.04/312,306.70 = 125,700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,302.04x = 312,306.70 × 125,700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,302.04x = 39,256,964,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,256,964,682.27/226,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,471.55

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