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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,251.59, 313,609.40 and 125,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,251.59, 313,609.40 and 125,281.05 is: 172,889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,251.59 : 313,609.40 = 125,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,251.59/313,609.40 = 125,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,251.59x = 313,609.40 × 125,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,251.59x = 39,289,314,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289,314,921.87/227,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,889.07

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