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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,875.79, 311,765.33 and 153,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,875.79, 311,765.33 and 153,401.34 is: 211,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,875.79 : 311,765.33 = 153,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,875.79/311,765.33 = 153,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,875.79x = 311,765.33 × 153,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,875.79x = 47,825,219,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825,219,387.54/225,875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,732.38

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