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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,975.59, 311,992.40 and 140,025.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,975.59, 311,992.40 and 140,025.78 is: 193,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,975.59 : 311,992.40 = 140,025.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,975.59/311,992.40 = 140,025.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,975.59x = 311,992.40 × 140,025.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,975.59x = 43,686,979,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,686,979,164.07/225,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,326.10

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