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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,233.12, 313,595.40 and 125,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,233.12, 313,595.40 and 125,258.44 is: 172,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,233.12 : 313,595.40 = 125,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,233.12/313,595.40 = 125,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,233.12x = 313,595.40 × 125,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,233.12x = 39,280,470,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,470,595.18/227,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,864.20

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