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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,805, 314,369.38 and 125,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,805, 314,369.38 and 125,837.02 is: 173,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,805 : 314,369.38 = 125,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,805/314,369.38 = 125,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,805x = 314,369.38 × 125,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,805x = 39,559,305,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559,305,958.45/227,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,654.25

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