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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,007.20, 337,510.80 and 130,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,007.20, 337,510.80 and 130,237.20 is: 195,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,007.20 : 337,510.80 = 130,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,007.20/337,510.80 = 130,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,007.20x = 337,510.80 × 130,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,007.20x = 43,956,461,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,956,461,561.76/225,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,355.80

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