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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,086.34, 310,595.45 and 134,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,086.34, 310,595.45 and 134,429.73 is: 185,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,086.34 : 310,595.45 = 134,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,086.34/310,595.45 = 134,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,086.34x = 310,595.45 × 134,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,086.34x = 41,753,261,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753,261,149.96/225,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,498.86

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