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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,442, 336,662.60 and 130,882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,442, 336,662.60 and 130,882.14 is: 196,322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,442 : 336,662.60 = 130,882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,442/336,662.60 = 130,882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,442x = 336,662.60 × 130,882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,442x = 44,063,120,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063,120,891.55/224,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,322.97

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