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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,167.31, 313,493.03 and 125,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,167.31, 313,493.03 and 125,196.50 is: 172,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,167.31 : 313,493.03 = 125,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,167.31/313,493.03 = 125,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,167.31x = 313,493.03 × 125,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,167.31x = 39,248,227,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,227,936.95/227,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,772.34

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