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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,549.72, 311,240.16 and 130,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,549.72, 311,240.16 and 130,050.72 is: 179,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,549.72 : 311,240.16 = 130,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,549.72/311,240.16 = 130,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,549.72x = 311,240.16 × 130,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,549.72x = 40,477,006,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477,006,900.92/225,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,459.35

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