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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,346.88, 310,982.88 and 129,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,346.88, 310,982.88 and 129,837.44 is: 179,178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,346.88 : 310,982.88 = 129,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,346.88/310,982.88 = 129,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,346.88x = 310,982.88 × 129,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,346.88x = 40,377,221,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377,221,023.03/225,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,178.08

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