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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,220.59, 313,582.49 and 125,264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,220.59, 313,582.49 and 125,264.27 is: 172,874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,220.59 : 313,582.49 = 125,264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,220.59/313,582.49 = 125,264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,220.59x = 313,582.49 × 125,264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,220.59x = 39,280,682,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,682,322.01/227,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,874.66

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