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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,160.85, 310,671.11 and 134,499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,160.85, 310,671.11 and 134,499.08 is: 185,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,160.85 : 310,671.11 = 134,499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,160.85/310,671.11 = 134,499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,160.85x = 310,671.11 × 134,499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,160.85x = 41,784,976,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784,976,251.73/225,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,578.34

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