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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,610.46, 311,331.75 and 135,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,610.46, 311,331.75 and 135,016.27 is: 186,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,610.46 : 311,331.75 = 135,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,610.46/311,331.75 = 135,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,610.46x = 311,331.75 × 135,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,610.46x = 42,034,851,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034,851,092.40/225,610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,316.05

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