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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,994.92, 313,250.46 and 125,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,994.92, 313,250.46 and 125,018.44 is: 172,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,994.92 : 313,250.46 = 125,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,994.92/313,250.46 = 125,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,994.92x = 313,250.46 × 125,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,994.92x = 39,162,083,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,083,838.48/226,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,524.05

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