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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,994.17, 313,248.09 and 125,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,994.17, 313,248.09 and 125,029.16 is: 172,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,994.17 : 313,248.09 = 125,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,994.17/313,248.09 = 125,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,994.17x = 313,248.09 × 125,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,994.17x = 39,165,146,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,146,934.76/226,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,538.12

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