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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,404.30, 311,057.93 and 129,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,404.30, 311,057.93 and 129,917.15 is: 179,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,404.30 : 311,057.93 = 129,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,404.30/311,057.93 = 129,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,404.30x = 311,057.93 × 129,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,404.30x = 40,411,759,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411,759,686.47/225,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,285.66

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