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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,270.23, 313,634.94 and 125,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,270.23, 313,634.94 and 125,299.30 is: 172,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,270.23 : 313,634.94 = 125,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,270.23/313,634.94 = 125,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,270.23x = 313,634.94 × 125,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,270.23x = 39,298,238,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298,238,437.54/227,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,914.15

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