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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,548.50, 312,637.29 and 125,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,548.50, 312,637.29 and 125,946.50 is: 173,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,548.50 : 312,637.29 = 125,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,548.50/312,637.29 = 125,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,548.50x = 312,637.29 × 125,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,548.50x = 39,375,572,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,572,444.99/226,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,806.37

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