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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,971.52, 314,590.91 and 125,991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,971.52, 314,590.91 and 125,991.71 is: 173,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,971.52 : 314,590.91 = 125,991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,971.52/314,590.91 = 125,991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,971.52x = 314,590.91 × 125,991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,971.52x = 39,635,847,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635,847,802.81/227,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,863.15

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