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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,080.79, 310,576.97 and 129,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,080.79, 310,576.97 and 129,569.02 is: 178,785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,080.79 : 310,576.97 = 129,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,080.79/310,576.97 = 129,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,080.79x = 310,576.97 × 129,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,080.79x = 40,241,153,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241,153,961.39/225,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,785.38

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