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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,009.74, 313,270.50 and 125,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,009.74, 313,270.50 and 125,033.26 is: 172,544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,009.74 : 313,270.50 = 125,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,009.74/313,270.50 = 125,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,009.74x = 313,270.50 × 125,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,009.74x = 39,169,231,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,169,231,876.83/227,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,544.28

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