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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,227.17, 310,926.09 and 129,715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,227.17, 310,926.09 and 129,715.48 is: 179,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,227.17 : 310,926.09 = 129,715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,227.17/310,926.09 = 129,715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,227.17x = 310,926.09 × 129,715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,227.17x = 40,331,927,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331,927,008.87/225,227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,072.21

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