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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,424.43, 311,010.19 and 129,929.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,424.43, 311,010.19 and 129,929.07 is: 179,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,424.43 : 311,010.19 = 129,929.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,424.43/311,010.19 = 129,929.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,424.43x = 311,010.19 × 129,929.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,424.43x = 40,409,264,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409,264,422.40/225,424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,258.59

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