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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,303.19, 310,918.70 and 140,420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,303.19, 310,918.70 and 140,420.25 is: 193,780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,303.19 : 310,918.70 = 140,420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,303.19/310,918.70 = 140,420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,303.19x = 310,918.70 × 140,420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,303.19x = 43,659,281,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659,281,934.73/225,303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,780.13

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