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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,371.38, 312,392.50 and 125,769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,371.38, 312,392.50 and 125,769.38 is: 173,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,371.38 : 312,392.50 = 125,769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,371.38/312,392.50 = 125,769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,371.38x = 312,392.50 × 125,769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,371.38x = 39,289,409,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289,409,165.26/226,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,561.74

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