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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,429.68, 311,017.43 and 129,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,429.68, 311,017.43 and 129,934.32 is: 179,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,429.68 : 311,017.43 = 129,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,429.68/311,017.43 = 129,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,429.68x = 311,017.43 × 129,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,429.68x = 40,411,837,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411,837,625.53/225,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,265.83

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