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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,285.25, 312,229.45 and 129,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,285.25, 312,229.45 and 129,518.70 is: 178,710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,285.25 : 312,229.45 = 129,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,285.25/312,229.45 = 129,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,285.25x = 312,229.45 × 129,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,285.25x = 40,439,550,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439,550,910.35/226,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,710.51

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