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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,997.26, 313,270.43 and 125,022.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,997.26, 313,270.43 and 125,022.69 is: 172,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,997.26 : 313,270.43 = 125,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,997.26/313,270.43 = 125,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,997.26x = 313,270.43 × 125,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,997.26x = 39,165,911,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,911,230.94/226,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,539.14

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