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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,183.23, 313,498.70 and 125,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,183.23, 313,498.70 and 125,203.01 is: 172,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,183.23 : 313,498.70 = 125,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,183.23/313,498.70 = 125,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,183.23x = 313,498.70 × 125,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,183.23x = 39,250,980,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,980,871.09/227,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,772.36

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