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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,339.68, 312,361.74 and 125,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,339.68, 312,361.74 and 125,737.68 is: 173,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,339.68 : 312,361.74 = 125,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,339.68/312,361.74 = 125,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,339.68x = 312,361.74 × 125,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,339.68x = 39,275,640,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,275,640,508.36/226,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,525.21

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