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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,008.24, 313,268.43 and 125,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,008.24, 313,268.43 and 125,031.76 is: 172,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,008.24 : 313,268.43 = 125,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,008.24/313,268.43 = 125,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,008.24x = 313,268.43 × 125,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,008.24x = 39,168,503,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168,503,155.34/227,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,542.21

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