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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,021.36, 310,383.15 and 144,321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,021.36, 310,383.15 and 144,321.06 is: 199,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,021.36 : 310,383.15 = 144,321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,021.36/310,383.15 = 144,321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,021.36x = 310,383.15 × 144,321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,021.36x = 44,794,825,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794,825,214.14/225,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,069.21

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