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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,040.80, 337,612.40 and 131,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,040.80, 337,612.40 and 131,498.40 is: 197,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,040.80 : 337,612.40 = 131,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,040.80/337,612.40 = 131,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,040.80x = 337,612.40 × 131,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,040.80x = 44,395,490,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395,490,420.16/225,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,277.52

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