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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,705.89, 311,477.67 and 135,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,705.89, 311,477.67 and 135,065.68 is: 186,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,705.89 : 311,477.67 = 135,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,705.89/311,477.67 = 135,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,705.89x = 311,477.67 × 135,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,705.89x = 42,069,942,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069,942,524.67/225,705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,392.75

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