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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,206.62, 313,558.83 and 125,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,206.62, 313,558.83 and 125,231.94 is: 172,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,206.62 : 313,558.83 = 125,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,206.62/313,558.83 = 125,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,206.62x = 313,558.83 × 125,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,206.62x = 39,267,580,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267,580,585.03/227,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,827.63

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