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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,089.85, 310,650.78 and 129,615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,089.85, 310,650.78 and 129,615.15 is: 178,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,089.85 : 310,650.78 = 129,615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,089.85/310,650.78 = 129,615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,089.85x = 310,650.78 × 129,615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,089.85x = 40,265,047,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,265,047,447.32/225,089.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,884.33

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