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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,577.73, 314,033.52 and 125,601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,577.73, 314,033.52 and 125,601.34 is: 173,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,577.73 : 314,033.52 = 125,601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,577.73/314,033.52 = 125,601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,577.73x = 314,033.52 × 125,601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,577.73x = 39,443,030,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443,030,916.92/227,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,316.74

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