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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,737.97, 311,550.13 and 139,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,737.97, 311,550.13 and 139,724.54 is: 192,839.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,737.97 : 311,550.13 = 139,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,737.97/311,550.13 = 139,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,737.97x = 311,550.13 × 139,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,737.97x = 43,531,198,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,531,198,601.19/225,737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,839.51

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