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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,233.60, 337,850.40 and 119,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,233.60, 337,850.40 and 119,998.40 is: 179,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,233.60 : 337,850.40 = 119,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,233.60/337,850.40 = 119,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,233.60x = 337,850.40 × 119,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,233.60x = 40,541,507,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541,507,439.36/225,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,997.60

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