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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,016.52, 310,511.88 and 128,243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,016.52, 310,511.88 and 128,243.03 is: 176,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,016.52 : 310,511.88 = 128,243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,016.52/310,511.88 = 128,243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,016.52x = 310,511.88 × 128,243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,016.52x = 39,820,982,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820,982,789.64/225,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,969.16

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