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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,338.68, 312,360.36 and 125,736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,338.68, 312,360.36 and 125,736.68 is: 173,523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,338.68 : 312,360.36 = 125,736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,338.68/312,360.36 = 125,736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,338.68x = 312,360.36 × 125,736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,338.68x = 39,275,154,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,275,154,630.00/226,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,523.83

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