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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,206.11, 310,896.95 and 129,694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,206.11, 310,896.95 and 129,694.35 is: 179,043.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,206.11 : 310,896.95 = 129,694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,206.11/310,896.95 = 129,694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,206.11x = 310,896.95 × 129,694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,206.11x = 40,321,577,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321,577,847.23/225,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,043.00

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