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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,188.85, 313,507.83 and 125,214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,188.85, 313,507.83 and 125,214.01 is: 172,788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,188.85 : 313,507.83 = 125,214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,188.85/313,507.83 = 125,214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,188.85x = 313,507.83 × 125,214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,188.85x = 39,255,571,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,571,776.93/227,188.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,788.28

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