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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,211.23, 313,553.70 and 125,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,211.23, 313,553.70 and 125,240.69 is: 172,833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,211.23 : 313,553.70 = 125,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,211.23/313,553.70 = 125,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,211.23x = 313,553.70 × 125,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,211.23x = 39,269,681,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269,681,740.05/227,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,833.37

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