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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,056.20, 310,615.75 and 129,618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,056.20, 310,615.75 and 129,618.15 is: 178,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,056.20 : 310,615.75 = 129,618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,056.20/310,615.75 = 129,618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,056.20x = 310,615.75 × 129,618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,056.20x = 40,261,439,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,439,328.36/225,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,895.05

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