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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,780.46, 311,586.89 and 135,119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,780.46, 311,586.89 and 135,119.18 is: 186,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,780.46 : 311,586.89 = 135,119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,780.46/311,586.89 = 135,119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,780.46x = 311,586.89 × 135,119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,780.46x = 42,101,365,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,365,178.92/225,780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,470.37

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