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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,356.59, 311,202.83 and 144,923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,356.59, 311,202.83 and 144,923.74 is: 200,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,356.59 : 311,202.83 = 144,923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,356.59/311,202.83 = 144,923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,356.59x = 311,202.83 × 144,923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,356.59x = 45,100,675,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,675,741.55/225,356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,130.28

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