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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,403.67, 311,057.07 and 129,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,403.67, 311,057.07 and 129,916.52 is: 179,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,403.67 : 311,057.07 = 129,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,403.67/311,057.07 = 129,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,403.67x = 311,057.07 × 129,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,403.67x = 40,411,451,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411,451,406.21/225,403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,284.80

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