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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.16, 314,601.44 and 125,999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.16, 314,601.44 and 125,999.35 is: 173,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.16 : 314,601.44 = 125,999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.16/314,601.44 = 125,999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.16x = 314,601.44 × 125,999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.16x = 39,639,575,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639,575,532.56/227,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,873.68

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