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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,337.68, 312,358.98 and 125,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,337.68, 312,358.98 and 125,735.68 is: 173,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,337.68 : 312,358.98 = 125,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,337.68/312,358.98 = 125,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,337.68x = 312,358.98 × 125,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,337.68x = 39,274,668,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274,668,754.41/226,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,522.45

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