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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,468.84, 310,997.28 and 144,998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,468.84, 310,997.28 and 144,998.17 is: 200,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,468.84 : 310,997.28 = 144,998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,468.84/310,997.28 = 144,998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,468.84x = 310,997.28 × 144,998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,468.84x = 45,094,036,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,036,474.98/225,468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,001.19

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