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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,374.39, 312,396.63 and 125,772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,374.39, 312,396.63 and 125,772.39 is: 173,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,374.39 : 312,396.63 = 125,772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,374.39/312,396.63 = 125,772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,374.39x = 312,396.63 × 125,772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,374.39x = 39,290,870,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,290,870,783.05/226,374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,565.88

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