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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,549.50, 312,638.67 and 125,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,549.50, 312,638.67 and 125,947.50 is: 173,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,549.50 : 312,638.67 = 125,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,549.50/312,638.67 = 125,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,549.50x = 312,638.67 × 125,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,549.50x = 39,376,058,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,376,058,889.83/226,549.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,807.75

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