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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,169.56, 313,496.14 and 125,198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,169.56, 313,496.14 and 125,198.74 is: 172,775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,169.56 : 313,496.14 = 125,198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,169.56/313,496.14 = 125,198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,169.56x = 313,496.14 × 125,198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,169.56x = 39,249,321,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,321,722.86/227,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,775.44

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