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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,416.12, 311,003.70 and 129,909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,416.12, 311,003.70 and 129,909.76 is: 179,234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,416.12 : 311,003.70 = 129,909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,416.12/311,003.70 = 129,909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,416.12x = 311,003.70 × 129,909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,416.12x = 40,402,416,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,402,416,026.11/225,416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,234.81

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