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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,009.80, 337,514.70 and 131,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,009.80, 337,514.70 and 131,467.40 is: 197,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,009.80 : 337,514.70 = 131,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,009.80/337,514.70 = 131,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,009.80x = 337,514.70 × 131,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,009.80x = 44,372,180,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372,180,070.78/225,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,201.10

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