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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,180.19, 313,507.21 and 125,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,180.19, 313,507.21 and 125,205.75 is: 172,783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,180.19 : 313,507.21 = 125,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,180.19/313,507.21 = 125,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,180.19x = 313,507.21 × 125,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,180.19x = 39,252,905,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,905,280.20/227,180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,783.13

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