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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,406.27, 311,060.66 and 129,919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,406.27, 311,060.66 and 129,919.12 is: 179,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,406.27 : 311,060.66 = 129,919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,406.27/311,060.66 = 129,919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,406.27x = 311,060.66 × 129,919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,406.27x = 40,412,725,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412,725,786.57/225,406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,288.38

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