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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,264.31, 313,626.96 and 125,293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,264.31, 313,626.96 and 125,293.82 is: 172,906.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,264.31 : 313,626.96 = 125,293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,264.31/313,626.96 = 125,293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,264.31x = 313,626.96 × 125,293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,264.31x = 39,295,518,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295,518,305.25/227,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,906.68

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