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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,484, 312,567.36 and 125,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,484, 312,567.36 and 125,901.44 is: 173,754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,484 : 312,567.36 = 125,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,484/312,567.36 = 125,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,484x = 312,567.36 × 125,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,484x = 39,352,680,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,680,721.00/226,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,754.79

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