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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,277.81, 313,645.58 and 125,307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,277.81, 313,645.58 and 125,307.33 is: 172,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,277.81 : 313,645.58 = 125,307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,277.81/313,645.58 = 125,307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,277.81x = 313,645.58 × 125,307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,277.81x = 39,302,089,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302,089,569.56/227,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,925.33

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