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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,277.28, 313,644.82 and 125,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,277.28, 313,644.82 and 125,306.38 is: 172,924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,277.28 : 313,644.82 = 125,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,277.28/313,644.82 = 125,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,277.28x = 313,644.82 × 125,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,277.28x = 39,301,696,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,696,999.95/227,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,924.00

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