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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,003.24, 313,261.53 and 125,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,003.24, 313,261.53 and 125,026.76 is: 172,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,003.24 : 313,261.53 = 125,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,003.24/313,261.53 = 125,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,003.24x = 313,261.53 × 125,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,003.24x = 39,166,074,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,074,128.54/227,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,535.31

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