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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,150.62, 313,469.94 and 125,179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,150.62, 313,469.94 and 125,179.74 is: 172,749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,150.62 : 313,469.94 = 125,179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,150.62/313,469.94 = 125,179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,150.62x = 313,469.94 × 125,179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,150.62x = 39,240,085,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,085,587.02/227,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,749.19

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