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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,168.13, 313,494.16 and 125,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,168.13, 313,494.16 and 125,197.27 is: 172,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,168.13 : 313,494.16 = 125,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,168.13/313,494.16 = 125,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,168.13x = 313,494.16 × 125,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,168.13x = 39,248,612,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,612,992.94/227,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,773.41

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