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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,619.20, 311,354.40 and 134,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,619.20, 311,354.40 and 134,979 is: 186,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,619.20 : 311,354.40 = 134,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,619.20/311,354.40 = 134,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,619.20x = 311,354.40 × 134,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,619.20x = 42,026,305,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,026,305,557.60/225,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,270.96

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