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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,041.28, 310,587.84 and 135,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,041.28, 310,587.84 and 135,600 is: 187,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,041.28 : 310,587.84 = 135,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,041.28/310,587.84 = 135,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,041.28x = 310,587.84 × 135,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,041.28x = 42,115,711,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115,711,104/225,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,146.60

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