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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,225.66, 310,759.20 and 134,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,225.66, 310,759.20 and 134,610.96 is: 185,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,225.66 : 310,759.20 = 134,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,225.66/310,759.20 = 134,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,225.66x = 310,759.20 × 134,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,225.66x = 41,831,594,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,831,594,240.83/225,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,731.92

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