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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,171.56, 313,498.88 and 125,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,171.56, 313,498.88 and 125,200.76 is: 172,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,171.56 : 313,498.88 = 125,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,171.56/313,498.88 = 125,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,171.56x = 313,498.88 × 125,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,171.56x = 39,250,298,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,298,035.15/227,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,778.22

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