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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,376.86, 311,034.96 and 129,889.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,376.86, 311,034.96 and 129,889.65 is: 179,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,376.86 : 311,034.96 = 129,889.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,376.86/311,034.96 = 129,889.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,376.86x = 311,034.96 × 129,889.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,376.86x = 40,400,222,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400,222,092.16/225,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,256.30

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