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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,887.53, 311,672.52 and 135,209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,887.53, 311,672.52 and 135,209.05 is: 186,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,887.53 : 311,672.52 = 135,209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,887.53/311,672.52 = 135,209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,887.53x = 311,672.52 × 135,209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,887.53x = 42,140,945,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,945,340.31/225,887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,557.20

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