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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,310.14, 310,906.72 and 134,648.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,310.14, 310,906.72 and 134,648.05 is: 185,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,310.14 : 310,906.72 = 134,648.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,310.14/310,906.72 = 134,648.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,310.14x = 310,906.72 × 134,648.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,310.14x = 41,862,983,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,983,579.90/225,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,801.60

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