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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,343.88, 310,978.74 and 129,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,343.88, 310,978.74 and 129,834.44 is: 179,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,343.88 : 310,978.74 = 129,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,343.88/310,978.74 = 129,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,343.88x = 310,978.74 × 129,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,343.88x = 40,375,750,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,375,750,559.81/225,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,173.94

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