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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,865.50, 311,751.03 and 153,391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,865.50, 311,751.03 and 153,391.02 is: 211,718.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,865.50 : 311,751.03 = 153,391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,865.50/311,751.03 = 153,391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,865.50x = 311,751.03 × 153,391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,865.50x = 47,819,808,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,819,808,477.75/225,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,718.07

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