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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,508.96, 311,065.68 and 149,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,508.96, 311,065.68 and 149,028.76 is: 205,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,508.96 : 311,065.68 = 149,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,508.96/311,065.68 = 149,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,508.96x = 311,065.68 × 149,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,508.96x = 46,357,732,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,732,568.96/225,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,569.36

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