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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,005.74, 313,265.07 and 125,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,005.74, 313,265.07 and 125,029.17 is: 172,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,005.74 : 313,265.07 = 125,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,005.74/313,265.07 = 125,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,005.74x = 313,265.07 × 125,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,005.74x = 39,167,271,692.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167,271,692.09/227,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,538.68

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