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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,373.86, 310,924.78 and 134,678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,373.86, 310,924.78 and 134,678.06 is: 185,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,373.86 : 310,924.78 = 134,678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,373.86/310,924.78 = 134,678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,373.86x = 310,924.78 × 134,678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,373.86x = 41,874,745,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,874,745,450.98/225,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,801.25

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