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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,432.68, 311,021.57 and 129,937.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,432.68, 311,021.57 and 129,937.32 is: 179,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,432.68 : 311,021.57 = 129,937.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,432.68/311,021.57 = 129,937.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,432.68x = 311,021.57 × 129,937.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,432.68x = 40,413,308,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,308,618.31/225,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,269.97

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