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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,586.32, 311,309.10 and 134,946.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,586.32, 311,309.10 and 134,946.09 is: 186,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,586.32 : 311,309.10 = 134,946.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,586.32/311,309.10 = 134,946.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,586.32x = 311,309.10 × 134,946.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,586.32x = 42,009,945,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009,945,826.42/225,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,225.59

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