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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,617.68, 311,318.76 and 139,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,617.68, 311,318.76 and 139,663.12 is: 192,714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,617.68 : 311,318.76 = 139,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,617.68/311,318.76 = 139,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,617.68x = 311,318.76 × 139,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,617.68x = 43,479,749,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,479,749,336.13/225,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,714.28

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