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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,189.61, 313,508.87 and 125,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,189.61, 313,508.87 and 125,214.75 is: 172,789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,189.61 : 313,508.87 = 125,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,189.61/313,508.87 = 125,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,189.61x = 313,508.87 × 125,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,189.61x = 39,255,934,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,934,153.76/227,189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,789.30

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