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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,015.46, 313,283.50 and 125,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,015.46, 313,283.50 and 125,041.35 is: 172,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,015.46 : 313,283.50 = 125,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,015.46/313,283.50 = 125,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,015.46x = 313,283.50 × 125,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,015.46x = 39,173,389,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,173,389,991.61/227,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,558.25

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