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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,317.83, 310,953.57 and 129,830.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,317.83, 310,953.57 and 129,830.65 is: 179,174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,317.83 : 310,953.57 = 129,830.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,317.83/310,953.57 = 129,830.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,317.83x = 310,953.57 × 129,830.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,317.83x = 40,371,304,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371,304,112.92/225,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,174.92

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