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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,975.96, 314,597.03 and 125,996.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,975.96, 314,597.03 and 125,996.15 is: 173,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,975.96 : 314,597.03 = 125,996.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,975.96/314,597.03 = 125,996.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,975.96x = 314,597.03 × 125,996.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,975.96x = 39,638,015,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,638,015,682.92/227,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,869.28

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