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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,273.22, 313,639.16 and 125,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,273.22, 313,639.16 and 125,302.30 is: 172,918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,273.22 : 313,639.16 = 125,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,273.22/313,639.16 = 125,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,273.22x = 313,639.16 × 125,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,273.22x = 39,299,706,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299,706,549.87/227,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,918.33

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