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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,151.18, 313,470.73 and 125,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,151.18, 313,470.73 and 125,180.29 is: 172,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,151.18 : 313,470.73 = 125,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,151.18/313,470.73 = 125,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,151.18x = 313,470.73 × 125,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,151.18x = 39,240,356,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,356,887.91/227,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,749.96

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