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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,157.41, 313,475.77 and 125,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,157.41, 313,475.77 and 125,183.68 is: 172,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,157.41 : 313,475.77 = 125,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,157.41/313,475.77 = 125,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,157.41x = 313,475.77 × 125,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,157.41x = 39,242,049,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,242,049,852.22/227,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,752.67

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