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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,431.90, 311,306.76 and 144,999.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,431.90, 311,306.76 and 144,999.05 is: 200,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,431.90 : 311,306.76 = 144,999.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,431.90/311,306.76 = 144,999.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,431.90x = 311,306.76 × 144,999.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,431.90x = 45,139,184,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,139,184,458.58/225,431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,234.24

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