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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,158.25, 313,492.07 and 125,183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,158.25, 313,492.07 and 125,183.43 is: 172,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,158.25 : 313,492.07 = 125,183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,158.25/313,492.07 = 125,183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,158.25x = 313,492.07 × 125,183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,158.25x = 39,244,012,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,244,012,913.36/227,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,760.68

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