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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,941.68, 311,799 and 130,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,941.68, 311,799 and 130,445.92 is: 180,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,941.68 : 311,799 = 130,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,941.68/311,799 = 130,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,941.68x = 311,799 × 130,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,941.68x = 40,672,907,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672,907,410.08/225,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,015.07

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