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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,291.42, 310,881.09 and 134,629.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,291.42, 310,881.09 and 134,629.38 is: 185,775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,291.42 : 310,881.09 = 134,629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,291.42/310,881.09 = 134,629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,291.42x = 310,881.09 × 134,629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,291.42x = 41,853,728,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853,728,400.42/225,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,775.95

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