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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,375.25, 312,399.06 and 125,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,375.25, 312,399.06 and 125,773.25 is: 173,567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,375.25 : 312,399.06 = 125,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,375.25/312,399.06 = 125,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,375.25x = 312,399.06 × 125,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,375.25x = 39,291,445,073.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291,445,073.15/226,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,567.76

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