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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,829.16, 311,371.80 and 195,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,829.16, 311,371.80 and 195,147.44 is: 269,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,829.16 : 311,371.80 = 195,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,829.16/311,371.80 = 195,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,829.16x = 311,371.80 × 195,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,829.16x = 60,763,409,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763,409,658.19/225,829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,068.04

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