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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,034.02, 313,306.96 and 125,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,034.02, 313,306.96 and 125,059.18 is: 172,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,034.02 : 313,306.96 = 125,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,034.02/313,306.96 = 125,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,034.02x = 313,306.96 × 125,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,034.02x = 39,181,911,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,181,911,505.89/227,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,581.68

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