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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,996.57, 313,251.40 and 125,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,996.57, 313,251.40 and 125,031.58 is: 172,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,996.57 : 313,251.40 = 125,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,996.57/313,251.40 = 125,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,996.57x = 313,251.40 × 125,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,996.57x = 39,166,317,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,317,479.21/226,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,541.45

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