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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,689.65, 311,369.34 and 135,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,689.65, 311,369.34 and 135,048.22 is: 186,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,689.65 : 311,369.34 = 135,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,689.65/311,369.34 = 135,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,689.65x = 311,369.34 × 135,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,689.65x = 42,049,875,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,875,129.57/225,689.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,317.25

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