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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,037.44, 337,258.08 and 119,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,037.44, 337,258.08 and 119,629.44 is: 179,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,037.44 : 337,258.08 = 119,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,037.44/337,258.08 = 119,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,037.44x = 337,258.08 × 119,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,037.44x = 40,345,995,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345,995,245.88/225,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,285.70

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