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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,239.89, 313,608.96 and 125,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,239.89, 313,608.96 and 125,283.39 is: 172,900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,239.89 : 313,608.96 = 125,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,239.89/313,608.96 = 125,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,239.89x = 313,608.96 × 125,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,239.89x = 39,289,993,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289,993,643.17/227,239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,900.95

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