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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,847.60, 337,329.72 and 119,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,847.60, 337,329.72 and 119,580 is: 179,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,847.60 : 337,329.72 = 119,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,847.60/337,329.72 = 119,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,847.60x = 337,329.72 × 119,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,847.60x = 40,337,887,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,337,887,917.60/224,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,401.02

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