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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,803.99, 311,619.60 and 135,142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,803.99, 311,619.60 and 135,142.71 is: 186,502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,803.99 : 311,619.60 = 135,142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,803.99/311,619.60 = 135,142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,803.99x = 311,619.60 × 135,142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,803.99x = 42,113,117,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113,117,233.12/225,803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,502.99

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