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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,849.23, 311,657.10 and 129,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,849.23, 311,657.10 and 129,058.08 is: 178,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,849.23 : 311,657.10 = 129,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,849.23/311,657.10 = 129,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,849.23x = 311,657.10 × 129,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,849.23x = 40,221,866,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,866,944.37/225,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,091.68

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