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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,497.29, 311,176.06 and 134,903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,497.29, 311,176.06 and 134,903.21 is: 186,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,497.29 : 311,176.06 = 134,903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,497.29/311,176.06 = 134,903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,497.29x = 311,176.06 × 134,903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,497.29x = 41,978,648,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,978,648,234.84/225,497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,160.32

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