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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,623.41, 314,137.71 and 125,668.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,623.41, 314,137.71 and 125,668.53 is: 173,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,623.41 : 314,137.71 = 125,668.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,623.41/314,137.71 = 125,668.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,623.41x = 314,137.71 × 125,668.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,623.41x = 39,477,224,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477,224,233.27/227,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,432.18

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