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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,639.84, 311,343.44 and 128,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,639.84, 311,343.44 and 128,799.44 is: 177,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,639.84 : 311,343.44 = 128,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,639.84/311,343.44 = 128,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,639.84x = 311,343.44 × 128,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,639.84x = 40,100,860,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,860,719.67/225,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,720.66

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