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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,875.76, 311,718.33 and 135,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,875.76, 311,718.33 and 135,214.19 is: 186,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,875.76 : 311,718.33 = 135,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,875.76/311,718.33 = 135,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,875.76x = 311,718.33 × 135,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,875.76x = 42,148,739,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,739,602.48/225,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,601.43

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