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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,180.60, 313,511.36 and 125,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,180.60, 313,511.36 and 125,209.72 is: 172,790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,180.60 : 313,511.36 = 125,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,180.60/313,511.36 = 125,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,180.60x = 313,511.36 × 125,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,180.60x = 39,254,669,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254,669,602.42/227,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,790.59

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