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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,246.42, 310,751.64 and 144,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,246.42, 310,751.64 and 144,662.76 is: 199,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,246.42 : 310,751.64 = 144,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,246.42/310,751.64 = 144,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,246.42x = 310,751.64 × 144,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,246.42x = 44,954,189,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954,189,916.93/225,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,577.82

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