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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,031.42, 337,640.28 and 98,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,031.42, 337,640.28 and 98,606.44 is: 147,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,031.42 : 337,640.28 = 98,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,031.42/337,640.28 = 98,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,031.42x = 337,640.28 × 98,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,031.42x = 33,293,506,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293,506,011.40/225,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,950.48

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