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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,894.96, 311,711.93 and 135,248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,894.96, 311,711.93 and 135,248.57 is: 186,629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,894.96 : 311,711.93 = 135,248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,894.96/311,711.93 = 135,248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,894.96x = 311,711.93 × 135,248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,894.96x = 42,158,592,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158,592,225.74/225,894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,629.18

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