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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,996.32, 313,251.06 and 125,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,996.32, 313,251.06 and 125,031.33 is: 172,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,996.32 : 313,251.06 = 125,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,996.32/313,251.06 = 125,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,996.32x = 313,251.06 × 125,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,996.32x = 39,166,196,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,196,655.71/226,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,541.11

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