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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,175.67, 313,504.50 and 125,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,175.67, 313,504.50 and 125,204.77 is: 172,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,175.67 : 313,504.50 = 125,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,175.67/313,504.50 = 125,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,175.67x = 313,504.50 × 125,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,175.67x = 39,252,258,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,258,816.47/227,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,783.73

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