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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,340.68, 312,363.12 and 125,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,340.68, 312,363.12 and 125,738.68 is: 173,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,340.68 : 312,363.12 = 125,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,340.68/312,363.12 = 125,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,340.68x = 312,363.12 × 125,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,340.68x = 39,276,126,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,126,389.48/226,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,526.59

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