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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,150.83, 313,470.22 and 125,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,150.83, 313,470.22 and 125,179.96 is: 172,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,150.83 : 313,470.22 = 125,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,150.83/313,470.22 = 125,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,150.83x = 313,470.22 × 125,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,150.83x = 39,240,188,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,188,033.44/227,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,749.48

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