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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,173.02, 337,759.24 and 106,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,173.02, 337,759.24 and 106,779.76 is: 160,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,173.02 : 337,759.24 = 106,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,173.02/337,759.24 = 106,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,173.02x = 337,759.24 × 106,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,173.02x = 36,065,850,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065,850,584.98/225,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,169.50

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