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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,337.68, 310,961.43 and 129,838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,337.68, 310,961.43 and 129,838.68 is: 179,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,337.68 : 310,961.43 = 129,838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,337.68/310,961.43 = 129,838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,337.68x = 310,961.43 × 129,838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,337.68x = 40,374,821,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374,821,602.11/225,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,174.75

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