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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,197.07, 312,176.91 and 129,409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,197.07, 312,176.91 and 129,409.90 is: 178,599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,197.07 : 312,176.91 = 129,409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,197.07/312,176.91 = 129,409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,197.07x = 312,176.91 × 129,409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,197.07x = 40,398,782,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,398,782,705.41/226,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,599.94

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