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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,316.42, 313,690.62 and 125,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,316.42, 313,690.62 and 125,340.14 is: 172,966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,316.42 : 313,690.62 = 125,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,316.42/313,690.62 = 125,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,316.42x = 313,690.62 × 125,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,316.42x = 39,318,026,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,318,026,227.49/227,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,966.06

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