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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,337.14, 310,605.84 and 152,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,337.14, 310,605.84 and 152,717.40 is: 210,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,337.14 : 310,605.84 = 152,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,337.14/310,605.84 = 152,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,337.14x = 310,605.84 × 152,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,337.14x = 47,434,916,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,434,916,309.62/225,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,506.43

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