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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,483.88, 312,567.20 and 125,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,483.88, 312,567.20 and 125,901.32 is: 173,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,483.88 : 312,567.20 = 125,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,483.88/312,567.20 = 125,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,483.88x = 312,567.20 × 125,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,483.88x = 39,352,620,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,620,876.36/226,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,754.63

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