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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,177.68, 313,507.26 and 125,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,177.68, 313,507.26 and 125,206.78 is: 172,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,177.68 : 313,507.26 = 125,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,177.68/313,507.26 = 125,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,177.68x = 313,507.26 × 125,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,177.68x = 39,253,234,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,234,531.22/227,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,786.49

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