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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,007.80, 337,511.70 and 75,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,007.80, 337,511.70 and 75,271.20 is: 112,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,007.80 : 337,511.70 = 75,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,007.80/337,511.70 = 75,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,007.80x = 337,511.70 × 75,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,007.80x = 25,404,910,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,910,673.04/225,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,906.80

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