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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,294.30, 313,651.64 and 125,314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,294.30, 313,651.64 and 125,314.19 is: 172,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,294.30 : 313,651.64 = 125,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,294.30/313,651.64 = 125,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,294.30x = 313,651.64 × 125,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,294.30x = 39,305,001,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,305,001,129.99/227,294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,925.59

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