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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,863.52, 311,704.56 and 136,468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,863.52, 311,704.56 and 136,468.32 is: 188,334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,863.52 : 311,704.56 = 136,468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,863.52/311,704.56 = 136,468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,863.52x = 311,704.56 × 136,468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,863.52x = 42,537,797,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,537,797,639.54/225,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,334.08

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