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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,425.68, 311,011.91 and 129,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,425.68, 311,011.91 and 129,930.32 is: 179,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,425.68 : 311,011.91 = 129,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,425.68/311,011.91 = 129,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,425.68x = 311,011.91 × 129,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,425.68x = 40,409,876,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409,876,990.11/225,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,260.31

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