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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,140.12, 313,467.26 and 125,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,140.12, 313,467.26 and 125,165.59 is: 172,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,140.12 : 313,467.26 = 125,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,140.12/313,467.26 = 125,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,140.12x = 313,467.26 × 125,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,140.12x = 39,235,314,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235,314,543.58/227,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,736.17

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