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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,737, 319,797.06 and 125,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,737, 319,797.06 and 125,753 is: 173,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,737 : 319,797.06 = 125,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,737/319,797.06 = 125,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,737x = 319,797.06 × 125,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,737x = 40,215,439,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215,439,686.18/231,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,539.14

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