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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,710.04, 311,467.86 and 130,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,710.04, 311,467.86 and 130,211.04 is: 179,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,710.04 : 311,467.86 = 130,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,710.04/311,467.86 = 130,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,710.04x = 311,467.86 × 130,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,710.04x = 40,556,553,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,556,553,977.17/225,710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,684.32

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