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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,183.81, 316,277.13 and 125,826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,183.81, 316,277.13 and 125,826.53 is: 173,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,183.81 : 316,277.13 = 125,826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,183.81/316,277.13 = 125,826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,183.81x = 316,277.13 × 125,826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,183.81x = 39,796,052,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,796,052,995.57/229,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,642.51

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