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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,409.78, 310,995.07 and 129,903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,409.78, 310,995.07 and 129,903.49 is: 179,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,409.78 : 310,995.07 = 129,903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,409.78/310,995.07 = 129,903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,409.78x = 310,995.07 × 129,903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,409.78x = 40,399,344,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399,344,965.79/225,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,226.23

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