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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,886.56, 311,671.13 and 135,208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,886.56, 311,671.13 and 135,208.05 is: 186,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,886.56 : 311,671.13 = 135,208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,886.56/311,671.13 = 135,208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,886.56x = 311,671.13 × 135,208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,886.56x = 42,140,445,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,445,052.56/225,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,555.79

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