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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,146.96, 313,458.60 and 125,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,146.96, 313,458.60 and 125,181.88 is: 172,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,146.96 : 313,458.60 = 125,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,146.96/313,458.60 = 125,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,146.96x = 313,458.60 × 125,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,146.96x = 39,239,336,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239,336,850.17/227,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,748.68

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