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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,169.32, 313,495.81 and 125,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,169.32, 313,495.81 and 125,198.46 is: 172,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,169.32 : 313,495.81 = 125,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,169.32/313,495.81 = 125,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,169.32x = 313,495.81 × 125,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,169.32x = 39,249,192,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,192,002.46/227,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,775.06

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