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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,147.73, 313,459.63 and 125,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,147.73, 313,459.63 and 125,182.63 is: 172,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,147.73 : 313,459.63 = 125,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,147.73/313,459.63 = 125,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,147.73x = 313,459.63 × 125,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,147.73x = 39,239,700,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239,700,882.23/227,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,749.69

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