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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,306.04, 312,312.22 and 125,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,306.04, 312,312.22 and 125,704.04 is: 173,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,306.04 : 312,312.22 = 125,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,306.04/312,312.22 = 125,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,306.04x = 312,312.22 × 125,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,306.04x = 39,258,907,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258,907,795.37/226,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,477.07

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