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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,007.24, 313,267.05 and 125,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,007.24, 313,267.05 and 125,030.76 is: 172,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,007.24 : 313,267.05 = 125,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,007.24/313,267.05 = 125,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,007.24x = 313,267.05 × 125,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,007.24x = 39,168,017,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168,017,344.46/227,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,540.83

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