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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,805.62, 311,611.41 and 130,312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,805.62, 311,611.41 and 130,312.29 is: 179,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,805.62 : 311,611.41 = 130,312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,805.62/311,611.41 = 130,312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,805.62x = 311,611.41 × 130,312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,805.62x = 40,606,796,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606,796,427.23/225,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,830.76

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