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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,354.72, 311,003.28 and 129,859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,354.72, 311,003.28 and 129,859.68 is: 179,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,354.72 : 311,003.28 = 129,859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,354.72/311,003.28 = 129,859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,354.72x = 311,003.28 × 129,859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,354.72x = 40,386,786,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,386,786,419.75/225,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,214.29

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