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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,729.91, 311,517.39 and 128,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,729.91, 311,517.39 and 128,942.20 is: 177,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,729.91 : 311,517.39 = 128,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,729.91/311,517.39 = 128,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,729.91x = 311,517.39 × 128,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,729.91x = 40,167,737,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167,737,604.86/225,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,946.01

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