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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,337.68, 310,944.40 and 134,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,337.68, 310,944.40 and 134,675.59 is: 185,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,337.68 : 310,944.40 = 134,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,337.68/310,944.40 = 134,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,337.68x = 310,944.40 × 134,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,337.68x = 41,876,620,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876,620,527.20/225,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,839.41

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