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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,168.32, 313,494.42 and 125,197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,168.32, 313,494.42 and 125,197.46 is: 172,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,168.32 : 313,494.42 = 125,197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,168.32/313,494.42 = 125,197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,168.32x = 313,494.42 × 125,197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,168.32x = 39,248,704,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,704,793.93/227,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,773.67

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