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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,995.92, 313,251.84 and 125,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,995.92, 313,251.84 and 125,019.44 is: 172,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,995.92 : 313,251.84 = 125,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,995.92/313,251.84 = 125,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,995.92x = 313,251.84 × 125,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,995.92x = 39,162,569,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,569,615.77/226,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,525.43

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