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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,172.96, 313,497.33 and 125,198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,172.96, 313,497.33 and 125,198.49 is: 172,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,172.96 : 313,497.33 = 125,198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,172.96/313,497.33 = 125,198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,172.96x = 313,497.33 × 125,198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,172.96x = 39,249,391,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,391,905.12/227,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,773.17

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