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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,217.60, 313,562.48 and 125,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,217.60, 313,562.48 and 125,247 is: 172,842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,217.60 : 313,562.48 = 125,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,217.60/313,562.48 = 125,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,217.60x = 313,562.48 × 125,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,217.60x = 39,272,759,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,272,759,932.56/227,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,842.07

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