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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,999.61, 313,261.64 and 125,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,999.61, 313,261.64 and 125,027.38 is: 172,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,999.61 : 313,261.64 = 125,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,999.61/313,261.64 = 125,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,999.61x = 313,261.64 × 125,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,999.61x = 39,166,282,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,282,103.70/226,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,538.98

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