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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,875.83, 311,718.42 and 135,214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,875.83, 311,718.42 and 135,214.25 is: 186,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,875.83 : 311,718.42 = 135,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,875.83/311,718.42 = 135,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,875.83x = 311,718.42 × 135,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,875.83x = 42,148,771,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,771,695.41/225,875.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,601.52

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