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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,141.62, 313,469.32 and 125,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,141.62, 313,469.32 and 125,167.10 is: 172,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,141.62 : 313,469.32 = 125,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,141.62/313,469.32 = 125,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,141.62x = 313,469.32 × 125,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,141.62x = 39,236,045,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,045,723.37/227,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,738.25

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