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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,043.38, 310,592.48 and 129,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,043.38, 310,592.48 and 129,549.24 is: 178,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,043.38 : 310,592.48 = 129,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,043.38/310,592.48 = 129,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,043.38x = 310,592.48 × 129,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,043.38x = 40,237,019,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237,019,085.97/225,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,796.72

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