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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,172.73, 337,875.23 and 98,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,172.73, 337,875.23 and 98,901.43 is: 148,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,172.73 : 337,875.23 = 98,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,172.73/337,875.23 = 98,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,172.73x = 337,875.23 × 98,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,172.73x = 33,416,342,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416,342,811.14/225,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,403.15

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