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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,130.95, 313,436.52 and 125,165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,130.95, 313,436.52 and 125,165.86 is: 172,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,130.95 : 313,436.52 = 125,165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,130.95/313,436.52 = 125,165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,130.95x = 313,436.52 × 125,165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,130.95x = 39,231,550,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,550,797.62/227,130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,726.57

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