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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,039.51, 310,272.26 and 144,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,039.51, 310,272.26 and 144,324.63 is: 198,986.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,039.51 : 310,272.26 = 144,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,039.51/310,272.26 = 144,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,039.51x = 310,272.26 × 144,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,039.51x = 44,779,928,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779,928,402.14/225,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,986.96

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