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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,852.86, 311,702.99 and 135,208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,852.86, 311,702.99 and 135,208.77 is: 186,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,852.86 : 311,702.99 = 135,208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,852.86/311,702.99 = 135,208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,852.86x = 311,702.99 × 135,208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,852.86x = 42,144,977,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,977,207.18/225,852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,603.69

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