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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,480.33, 311,013.33 and 145,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,480.33, 311,013.33 and 145,009.67 is: 200,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,480.33 : 311,013.33 = 145,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,480.33/311,013.33 = 145,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,480.33x = 311,013.33 × 145,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,480.33x = 45,099,938,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,938,250.05/225,480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,017.17

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