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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,536.08, 309,912.90 and 129,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,536.08, 309,912.90 and 129,098.28 is: 178,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,536.08 : 309,912.90 = 129,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,536.08/309,912.90 = 129,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,536.08x = 309,912.90 × 129,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,536.08x = 40,009,222,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009,222,339.81/224,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,186.16

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