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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,275.48, 313,642.26 and 125,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,275.48, 313,642.26 and 125,304.54 is: 172,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,275.48 : 313,642.26 = 125,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,275.48/313,642.26 = 125,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,275.48x = 313,642.26 × 125,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,275.48x = 39,300,799,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,799,113.86/227,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,921.42

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