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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,639.81, 314,134.71 and 125,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,639.81, 314,134.71 and 125,663.08 is: 173,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,639.81 : 314,134.71 = 125,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,639.81/314,134.71 = 125,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,639.81x = 314,134.71 × 125,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,639.81x = 39,475,136,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475,136,204.62/227,639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,410.51

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