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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,685.65, 311,363.82 and 135,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,685.65, 311,363.82 and 135,044.22 is: 186,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,685.65 : 311,363.82 = 135,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,685.65/311,363.82 = 135,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,685.65x = 311,363.82 × 135,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,685.65x = 42,047,884,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,884,208.12/225,685.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,311.73

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