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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,184.81, 313,502.24 and 125,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,184.81, 313,502.24 and 125,209.95 is: 172,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,184.81 : 313,502.24 = 125,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,184.81/313,502.24 = 125,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,184.81x = 313,502.24 × 125,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,184.81x = 39,253,599,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,599,795.29/227,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,782.68

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