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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,254.79, 310,820.88 and 134,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,254.79, 310,820.88 and 134,591.58 is: 185,718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,254.79 : 310,820.88 = 134,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,254.79/310,820.88 = 134,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,254.79x = 310,820.88 × 134,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,254.79x = 41,833,873,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,833,873,336.19/225,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,718.02

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