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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,748.72, 311,534.44 and 130,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,748.72, 311,534.44 and 130,259.44 is: 179,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,748.72 : 311,534.44 = 130,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,748.72/311,534.44 = 130,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,748.72x = 311,534.44 × 130,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,748.72x = 40,580,301,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580,301,695.11/225,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,758.72

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