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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,321.96, 313,706.54 and 125,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,321.96, 313,706.54 and 125,351.08 is: 172,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,321.96 : 313,706.54 = 125,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,321.96/313,706.54 = 125,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,321.96x = 313,706.54 × 125,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,321.96x = 39,323,453,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,453,592.06/227,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,985.72

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