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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,652.72, 314,161.94 and 125,676.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,652.72, 314,161.94 and 125,676.33 is: 173,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,652.72 : 314,161.94 = 125,676.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,652.72/314,161.94 = 125,676.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,652.72x = 314,161.94 × 125,676.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,652.72x = 39,482,719,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482,719,644.88/227,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,433.99

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