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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,168.57, 313,494.77 and 125,197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,168.57, 313,494.77 and 125,197.71 is: 172,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,168.57 : 313,494.77 = 125,197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,168.57/313,494.77 = 125,197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,168.57x = 313,494.77 × 125,197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,168.57x = 39,248,826,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,826,517.24/227,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,774.02

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