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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,281.72, 310,867.67 and 134,619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,281.72, 310,867.67 and 134,619.64 is: 185,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,281.72 : 310,867.67 = 134,619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,281.72/310,867.67 = 134,619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,281.72x = 310,867.67 × 134,619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,281.72x = 41,848,893,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,893,382.42/225,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,762.49

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