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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,309.04, 312,316.38 and 125,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,309.04, 312,316.38 and 125,707.04 is: 173,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,309.04 : 312,316.38 = 125,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,309.04/312,316.38 = 125,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,309.04x = 312,316.38 × 125,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,309.04x = 39,260,367,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,260,367,673.32/226,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,481.22

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