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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,223.47, 311,063.49 and 153,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,223.47, 311,063.49 and 153,478.94 is: 211,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,223.47 : 311,063.49 = 153,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,223.47/311,063.49 = 153,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,223.47x = 311,063.49 × 153,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,223.47x = 47,741,693,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741,693,162.58/225,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,974.77

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