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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,265.44, 313,628.48 and 125,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,265.44, 313,628.48 and 125,294.63 is: 172,907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,265.44 : 313,628.48 = 125,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,265.44/313,628.48 = 125,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,265.44x = 313,628.48 × 125,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,265.44x = 39,295,962,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295,962,164.45/227,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,907.78

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