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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,787.36, 314,348.04 and 125,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,787.36, 314,348.04 and 125,810 is: 173,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,787.36 : 314,348.04 = 125,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,787.36/314,348.04 = 125,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,787.36x = 314,348.04 × 125,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,787.36x = 39,548,126,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,126,912.40/227,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,618.62

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