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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,211.70, 313,550.59 and 125,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,211.70, 313,550.59 and 125,237.25 is: 172,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,211.70 : 313,550.59 = 125,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,211.70/313,550.59 = 125,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,211.70x = 313,550.59 × 125,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,211.70x = 39,268,211,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,268,211,917.89/227,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,826.54

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