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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,065.62, 310,444.14 and 144,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,065.62, 310,444.14 and 144,365.32 is: 199,130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,065.62 : 310,444.14 = 144,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,065.62/310,444.14 = 144,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,065.62x = 310,444.14 × 144,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,065.62x = 44,817,367,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,817,367,613.22/225,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,130.23

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