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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,811.78, 311,576.14 and 133,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,811.78, 311,576.14 and 133,914.04 is: 184,775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,811.78 : 311,576.14 = 133,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,811.78/311,576.14 = 133,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,811.78x = 311,576.14 × 133,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,811.78x = 41,724,419,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724,419,675.01/225,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,775.21

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