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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,876.76, 311,719.71 and 135,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,876.76, 311,719.71 and 135,215.19 is: 186,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,876.76 : 311,719.71 = 135,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,876.76/311,719.71 = 135,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,876.76x = 311,719.71 × 135,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,876.76x = 42,149,239,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,149,239,814.39/225,876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,602.82

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