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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,464.70, 310,991.59 and 144,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,464.70, 310,991.59 and 144,994.03 is: 199,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,464.70 : 310,991.59 = 144,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,464.70/310,991.59 = 144,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,464.70x = 310,991.59 × 144,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,464.70x = 45,091,923,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,923,930.21/225,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,995.49

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