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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,174.67, 313,503.12 and 125,203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,174.67, 313,503.12 and 125,203.77 is: 172,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,174.67 : 313,503.12 = 125,203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,174.67/313,503.12 = 125,203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,174.67x = 313,503.12 × 125,203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,174.67x = 39,251,772,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251,772,530.76/227,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,782.35

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