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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,881.08, 311,710.18 and 129,078.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,881.08, 311,710.18 and 129,078.78 is: 178,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,881.08 : 311,710.18 = 129,078.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,881.08/311,710.18 = 129,078.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,881.08x = 311,710.18 × 129,078.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,881.08x = 40,235,168,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,168,738.57/225,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,125.45

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