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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,349.12, 312,371.64 and 125,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,349.12, 312,371.64 and 125,747.12 is: 173,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,349.12 : 312,371.64 = 125,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,349.12/312,371.64 = 125,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,349.12x = 312,371.64 × 125,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,349.12x = 39,279,834,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,834,099.68/226,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,536.50

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