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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,148.98, 313,461.36 and 125,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,148.98, 313,461.36 and 125,183.88 is: 172,751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,148.98 : 313,461.36 = 125,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,148.98/313,461.36 = 125,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,148.98x = 313,461.36 × 125,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,148.98x = 39,240,309,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,309,274.88/227,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,751.43

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