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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,302.96, 313,679.72 and 125,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,302.96, 313,679.72 and 125,332.24 is: 172,959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,302.96 : 313,679.72 = 125,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,302.96/313,679.72 = 125,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,302.96x = 313,679.72 × 125,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,302.96x = 39,314,181,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314,181,950.17/227,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,959.39

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