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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,205.08, 310,752.37 and 134,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,205.08, 310,752.37 and 134,541.84 is: 185,649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,205.08 : 310,752.37 = 134,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,205.08/310,752.37 = 134,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,205.08x = 310,752.37 × 134,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,205.08x = 41,809,196,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809,196,220.86/225,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,649.44

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