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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,970.87, 313,208.46 and 125,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,970.87, 313,208.46 and 125,005.14 is: 172,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,970.87 : 313,208.46 = 125,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,970.87/313,208.46 = 125,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,970.87x = 313,208.46 × 125,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,970.87x = 39,152,667,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,667,391.48/226,970.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,500.85

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