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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,425.30, 311,011.40 and 129,929.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,425.30, 311,011.40 and 129,929.95 is: 179,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,425.30 : 311,011.40 = 129,929.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,425.30/311,011.40 = 129,929.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,425.30x = 311,011.40 × 129,929.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,425.30x = 40,409,693,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409,693,446.72/225,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,259.80

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