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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,650.78, 311,539.66 and 145,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,650.78, 311,539.66 and 145,218.08 is: 200,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,650.78 : 311,539.66 = 145,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,650.78/311,539.66 = 145,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,650.78x = 311,539.66 × 145,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,650.78x = 45,241,191,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,191,269.05/225,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,492.07

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