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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,189.42, 310,813.29 and 148,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,189.42, 310,813.29 and 148,723.62 is: 205,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,189.42 : 310,813.29 = 148,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,189.42/310,813.29 = 148,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,189.42x = 310,813.29 × 148,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,189.42x = 46,225,277,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225,277,632.91/225,189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,272.87

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