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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,740.94, 311,415.17 and 135,078.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,740.94, 311,415.17 and 135,078.65 is: 186,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,740.94 : 311,415.17 = 135,078.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,740.94/311,415.17 = 135,078.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,740.94x = 311,415.17 × 135,078.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,740.94x = 42,065,539,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065,539,688.46/225,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,344.31

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