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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,347.88, 310,984.26 and 129,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,347.88, 310,984.26 and 129,838.44 is: 179,179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,347.88 : 310,984.26 = 129,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,347.88/310,984.26 = 129,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,347.88x = 310,984.26 × 129,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,347.88x = 40,377,711,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377,711,182.95/225,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,179.46

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