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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,272.93, 313,641.39 and 125,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,272.93, 313,641.39 and 125,302.68 is: 172,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,272.93 : 313,641.39 = 125,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,272.93/313,641.39 = 125,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,272.93x = 313,641.39 × 125,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,272.93x = 39,300,106,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,106,099.41/227,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,920.32

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