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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,008.91, 313,274.41 and 125,037.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,008.91, 313,274.41 and 125,037.99 is: 172,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,008.91 : 313,274.41 = 125,037.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,008.91/313,274.41 = 125,037.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,008.91x = 313,274.41 × 125,037.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,008.91x = 39,171,202,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,171,202,544.84/227,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,553.59

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