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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,513.60, 315,348.93 and 125,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,513.60, 315,348.93 and 125,147.25 is: 172,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,513.60 : 315,348.93 = 125,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,513.60/315,348.93 = 125,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,513.60x = 315,348.93 × 125,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,513.60x = 39,465,051,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,465,051,379.94/228,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,703.29

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