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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,240.89, 313,610.34 and 125,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,240.89, 313,610.34 and 125,284.39 is: 172,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,240.89 : 313,610.34 = 125,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,240.89/313,610.34 = 125,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,240.89x = 313,610.34 × 125,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,240.89x = 39,290,480,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,290,480,144.59/227,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,902.33

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