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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,079.34, 313,393.94 and 125,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,079.34, 313,393.94 and 125,115.06 is: 172,672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,079.34 : 313,393.94 = 125,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,079.34/313,393.94 = 125,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,079.34x = 313,393.94 × 125,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,079.34x = 39,210,301,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210,301,606.74/227,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,672.25

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