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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,637.81, 314,157.56 and 125,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,637.81, 314,157.56 and 125,682.89 is: 173,451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,637.81 : 314,157.56 = 125,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,637.81/314,157.56 = 125,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,637.81x = 314,157.56 × 125,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,637.81x = 39,484,227,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,484,227,856.95/227,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,451.98

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