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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,501.68, 311,187.74 and 130,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,501.68, 311,187.74 and 130,002.68 is: 179,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,501.68 : 311,187.74 = 130,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,501.68/311,187.74 = 130,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,501.68x = 311,187.74 × 130,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,501.68x = 40,455,240,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455,240,183.14/225,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,401.06

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