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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,012.56, 313,279.45 and 125,038.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,012.56, 313,279.45 and 125,038.37 is: 172,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,012.56 : 313,279.45 = 125,038.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,012.56/313,279.45 = 125,038.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,012.56x = 313,279.45 × 125,038.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,012.56x = 39,171,952,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,171,952,253.10/227,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,554.12

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