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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,213.96, 313,553.70 and 125,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,213.96, 313,553.70 and 125,239.50 is: 172,829.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,213.96 : 313,553.70 = 125,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,213.96/313,553.70 = 125,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,213.96x = 313,553.70 × 125,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,213.96x = 39,269,308,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269,308,611.15/227,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,829.65

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