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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,635.82, 311,178.68 and 139,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,635.82, 311,178.68 and 139,581.12 is: 192,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,635.82 : 311,178.68 = 139,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,635.82/311,178.68 = 139,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,635.82x = 311,178.68 × 139,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,635.82x = 43,434,668,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434,668,674.52/225,635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,499.00

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