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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,997.52, 313,256.40 and 125,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,997.52, 313,256.40 and 125,023.68 is: 172,532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,997.52 : 313,256.40 = 125,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,997.52/313,256.40 = 125,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,997.52x = 313,256.40 × 125,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,997.52x = 39,164,467,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,164,467,911.55/226,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,532.58

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