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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,169.06, 313,495.44 and 125,198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,169.06, 313,495.44 and 125,198.25 is: 172,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,169.06 : 313,495.44 = 125,198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,169.06/313,495.44 = 125,198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,169.06x = 313,495.44 × 125,198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,169.06x = 39,249,080,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,080,470.98/227,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,774.76

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