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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,819.71, 311,608.74 and 130,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,819.71, 311,608.74 and 130,357.16 is: 179,879.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,819.71 : 311,608.74 = 130,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,819.71/311,608.74 = 130,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,819.71x = 311,608.74 × 130,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,819.71x = 40,620,428,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,620,428,167.75/225,819.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,879.91

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