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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,259.40, 310,827.20 and 134,596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,259.40, 310,827.20 and 134,596.22 is: 185,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,259.40 : 310,827.20 = 134,596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,259.40/310,827.20 = 134,596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,259.40x = 310,827.20 × 134,596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,259.40x = 41,836,166,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836,166,193.18/225,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,724.40

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