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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,277.44, 337,617.60 and 119,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,277.44, 337,617.60 and 119,869.44 is: 179,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,277.44 : 337,617.60 = 119,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,277.44/337,617.60 = 119,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,277.44x = 337,617.60 × 119,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,277.44x = 40,470,032,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,470,032,646.14/225,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,645.30

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