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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,333.17, 311,060.27 and 148,899.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,333.17, 311,060.27 and 148,899.95 is: 205,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,333.17 : 311,060.27 = 148,899.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,333.17/311,060.27 = 148,899.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,333.17x = 311,060.27 × 148,899.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,333.17x = 46,316,857,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,316,857,466.94/225,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,548.34

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