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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,137.92, 310,517.20 and 157,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,137.92, 310,517.20 and 157,133.20 is: 216,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,137.92 : 310,517.20 = 157,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,137.92/310,517.20 = 157,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,137.92x = 310,517.20 × 157,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,137.92x = 48,792,561,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792,561,291.04/225,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,722.98

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