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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,265.39, 313,644.90 and 125,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,265.39, 313,644.90 and 125,300.16 is: 172,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,265.39 : 313,644.90 = 125,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,265.39/313,644.90 = 125,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,265.39x = 313,644.90 × 125,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,265.39x = 39,299,756,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299,756,153.18/227,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,924.51

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