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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,997.50, 318,776.71 and 125,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,997.50, 318,776.71 and 125,013.50 is: 172,518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,997.50 : 318,776.71 = 125,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,997.50/318,776.71 = 125,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,997.50x = 318,776.71 × 125,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,997.50x = 39,851,392,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,392,235.59/230,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,518.72

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