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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,408.27, 311,063.42 and 129,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,408.27, 311,063.42 and 129,921.12 is: 179,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,408.27 : 311,063.42 = 129,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,408.27/311,063.42 = 129,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,408.27x = 311,063.42 × 129,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,408.27x = 40,413,707,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,707,917.43/225,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,291.15

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