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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,462.96, 310,217.04 and 195,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,462.96, 310,217.04 and 195,151.68 is: 268,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,462.96 : 310,217.04 = 195,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,462.96/310,217.04 = 195,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,462.96x = 310,217.04 × 195,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,462.96x = 60,539,376,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,376,520.63/225,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,511.41

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