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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,997.70, 311,933.20 and 130,559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,997.70, 311,933.20 and 130,559.74 is: 180,205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,997.70 : 311,933.20 = 130,559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,997.70/311,933.20 = 130,559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,997.70x = 311,933.20 × 130,559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,997.70x = 40,725,917,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,917,489.37/225,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,205.01

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