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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,655.76, 311,546.56 and 145,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,655.76, 311,546.56 and 145,223.08 is: 200,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,655.76 : 311,546.56 = 145,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,655.76/311,546.56 = 145,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,655.76x = 311,546.56 × 145,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,655.76x = 45,243,751,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,751,006.60/225,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,498.99

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