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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,300.97, 310,894.23 and 134,638.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,300.97, 310,894.23 and 134,638.89 is: 185,789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,300.97 : 310,894.23 = 134,638.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,300.97/310,894.23 = 134,638.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,300.97x = 310,894.23 × 134,638.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,300.97x = 41,858,454,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,858,454,034.60/225,300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,789.05

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