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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,041.44, 310,635.39 and 129,586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,041.44, 310,635.39 and 129,586.18 is: 178,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,041.44 : 310,635.39 = 129,586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,041.44/310,635.39 = 129,586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,041.44x = 310,635.39 × 129,586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,041.44x = 40,254,053,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,053,562.91/225,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,873.96

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