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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,011.46, 313,277.92 and 125,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,011.46, 313,277.92 and 125,037.29 is: 172,552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,011.46 : 313,277.92 = 125,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,011.46/313,277.92 = 125,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,011.46x = 313,277.92 × 125,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,011.46x = 39,171,420,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,171,420,254.65/227,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,552.62

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