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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,364.12, 312,392.34 and 125,762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,364.12, 312,392.34 and 125,762.12 is: 173,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,364.12 : 312,392.34 = 125,762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,364.12/312,392.34 = 125,762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,364.12x = 312,392.34 × 125,762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,364.12x = 39,287,122,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287,122,950.16/226,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,557.20

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