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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,277.20, 337,957.92 and 83,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,277.20, 337,957.92 and 83,159.46 is: 124,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,277.20 : 337,957.92 = 83,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,277.20/337,957.92 = 83,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,277.20x = 337,957.92 × 83,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,277.20x = 28,104,398,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,104,398,129.92/225,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,754.74

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