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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,238, 319,108.44 and 125,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,238, 319,108.44 and 125,254 is: 172,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,238 : 319,108.44 = 125,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,238/319,108.44 = 125,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,238x = 319,108.44 × 125,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,238x = 39,969,608,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,608,543.76/231,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,850.52

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