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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,194.44, 337,493.58 and 119,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,194.44, 337,493.58 and 119,786.44 is: 179,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,194.44 : 337,493.58 = 119,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,194.44/337,493.58 = 119,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,194.44x = 337,493.58 × 119,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,194.44x = 40,427,154,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,427,154,471.06/225,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,521.10

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