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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,664.94, 311,449.51 and 139,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,664.94, 311,449.51 and 139,651.62 is: 192,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,664.94 : 311,449.51 = 139,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,664.94/311,449.51 = 139,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,664.94x = 311,449.51 × 139,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,664.94x = 43,494,428,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,494,428,270.58/225,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,738.98

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