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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,311.13, 310,908.10 and 134,649.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,311.13, 310,908.10 and 134,649.05 is: 185,802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,311.13 : 310,908.10 = 134,649.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,311.13/310,908.10 = 134,649.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,311.13x = 310,908.10 × 134,649.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,311.13x = 41,863,480,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,480,302.31/225,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,802.98

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