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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,424.80, 311,010.71 and 129,929.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,424.80, 311,010.71 and 129,929.45 is: 179,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,424.80 : 311,010.71 = 129,929.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,424.80/311,010.71 = 129,929.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,424.80x = 311,010.71 × 129,929.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,424.80x = 40,409,448,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409,448,289.71/225,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,259.11

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