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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,588, 311,311.44 and 134,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,588, 311,311.44 and 134,947.79 is: 186,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,588 : 311,311.44 = 134,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,588/311,311.44 = 134,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,588x = 311,311.44 × 134,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,588x = 42,010,789,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,010,789,273.16/225,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,227.94

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