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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,179.91, 313,506.81 and 125,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,179.91, 313,506.81 and 125,205.48 is: 172,782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,179.91 : 313,506.81 = 125,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,179.91/313,506.81 = 125,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,179.91x = 313,506.81 × 125,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,179.91x = 39,252,770,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,770,629.32/227,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,782.75

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