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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,431.18, 311,019.50 and 129,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,431.18, 311,019.50 and 129,935.82 is: 179,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,431.18 : 311,019.50 = 129,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,431.18/311,019.50 = 129,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,431.18x = 311,019.50 × 129,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,431.18x = 40,412,573,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412,573,118.81/225,431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,267.90

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