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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,998.57, 313,254.15 and 125,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,998.57, 313,254.15 and 125,033.58 is: 172,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,998.57 : 313,254.15 = 125,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,998.57/313,254.15 = 125,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,998.57x = 313,254.15 × 125,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,998.57x = 39,167,287,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167,287,824.36/226,998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,544.21

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