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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,261.09, 313,621.26 and 125,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,261.09, 313,621.26 and 125,284.22 is: 172,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,261.09 : 313,621.26 = 125,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,261.09/313,621.26 = 125,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,261.09x = 313,621.26 × 125,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,261.09x = 39,291,794,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291,794,934.52/227,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,892.75

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