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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,241.11, 313,578.65 and 125,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,241.11, 313,578.65 and 125,261.30 is: 172,852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,241.11 : 313,578.65 = 125,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,241.11/313,578.65 = 125,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,241.11x = 313,578.65 × 125,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,241.11x = 39,279,269,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,269,351.25/227,241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,852.83

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