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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,495.56, 311,188.90 and 128,697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,495.56, 311,188.90 and 128,697.47 is: 177,605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,495.56 : 311,188.90 = 128,697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,495.56/311,188.90 = 128,697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,495.56x = 311,188.90 × 128,697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,495.56x = 40,049,222,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,222,700.62/225,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,605.38

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