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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,212.23, 313,555.08 and 125,241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,212.23, 313,555.08 and 125,241.69 is: 172,834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,212.23 : 313,555.08 = 125,241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,212.23/313,555.08 = 125,241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,212.23x = 313,555.08 × 125,241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,212.23x = 39,270,168,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270,168,127.29/227,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,834.75

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