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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,140.62, 313,467.94 and 125,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,140.62, 313,467.94 and 125,166.10 is: 172,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,140.62 : 313,467.94 = 125,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,140.62/313,467.94 = 125,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,140.62x = 313,467.94 × 125,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,140.62x = 39,235,559,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235,559,524.83/227,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,736.87

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