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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,305.04, 312,310.84 and 125,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,305.04, 312,310.84 and 125,703.04 is: 173,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,305.04 : 312,310.84 = 125,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,305.04/312,310.84 = 125,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,305.04x = 312,310.84 × 125,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,305.04x = 39,258,422,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258,422,012.95/226,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,475.69

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