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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,873.09, 311,679.50 and 130,411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,873.09, 311,679.50 and 130,411.35 is: 179,953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,873.09 : 311,679.50 = 130,411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,873.09/311,679.50 = 130,411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,873.09x = 311,679.50 × 130,411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,873.09x = 40,646,543,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,646,543,710.27/225,873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,953.02

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