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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,711.18, 311,398.98 and 135,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,711.18, 311,398.98 and 135,069.72 is: 186,346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,711.18 : 311,398.98 = 135,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,711.18/311,398.98 = 135,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,711.18x = 311,398.98 × 135,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,711.18x = 42,060,573,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,573,036.89/225,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,346.87

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