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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,149.98, 313,462.74 and 125,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,149.98, 313,462.74 and 125,184.88 is: 172,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,149.98 : 313,462.74 = 125,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,149.98/313,462.74 = 125,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,149.98x = 313,462.74 × 125,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,149.98x = 39,240,795,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,795,491.37/227,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,752.80

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