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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,602.73, 311,331.82 and 134,962.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,602.73, 311,331.82 and 134,962.47 is: 186,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,602.73 : 311,331.82 = 134,962.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,602.73/311,331.82 = 134,962.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,602.73x = 311,331.82 × 134,962.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,602.73x = 42,018,112,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,112,532.53/225,602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,248.24

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