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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,987.74, 313,240.14 and 125,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,987.74, 313,240.14 and 125,011.26 is: 172,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,987.74 : 313,240.14 = 125,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,987.74/313,240.14 = 125,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,987.74x = 313,240.14 × 125,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,987.74x = 39,158,544,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158,544,583.98/226,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,513.92

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