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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,179.62, 313,493.76 and 125,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,179.62, 313,493.76 and 125,199.36 is: 172,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,179.62 : 313,493.76 = 125,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,179.62/313,493.76 = 125,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,179.62x = 313,493.76 × 125,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,179.62x = 39,249,218,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,218,115.99/227,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,767.34

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