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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,147.12, 337,720.61 and 84,872.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,147.12, 337,720.61 and 84,872.94 is: 127,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,147.12 : 337,720.61 = 84,872.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,147.12/337,720.61 = 84,872.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,147.12x = 337,720.61 × 84,872.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,147.12x = 28,663,338,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,663,338,956.33/225,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,309.38

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