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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,773.96, 311,578.18 and 128,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,773.96, 311,578.18 and 128,986.28 is: 178,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,773.96 : 311,578.18 = 128,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,773.96/311,578.18 = 128,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,773.96x = 311,578.18 × 128,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,773.96x = 40,189,310,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189,310,367.37/225,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,006.85

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