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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,262.39, 313,640.76 and 125,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,262.39, 313,640.76 and 125,297.16 is: 172,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,262.39 : 313,640.76 = 125,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,262.39/313,640.76 = 125,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,262.39x = 313,640.76 × 125,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,262.39x = 39,298,296,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298,296,488.24/227,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,920.37

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