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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,171.14, 313,498.30 and 125,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,171.14, 313,498.30 and 125,200.26 is: 172,777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,171.14 : 313,498.30 = 125,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,171.14/313,498.30 = 125,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,171.14x = 313,498.30 × 125,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,171.14x = 39,250,068,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,068,669.56/227,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,777.53

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