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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,341.68, 312,364.50 and 125,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,341.68, 312,364.50 and 125,739.68 is: 173,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,341.68 : 312,364.50 = 125,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,341.68/312,364.50 = 125,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,341.68x = 312,364.50 × 125,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,341.68x = 39,276,612,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,612,273.36/226,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,527.97

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