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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,318.42, 337,856.38 and 90,314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,318.42, 337,856.38 and 90,314.73 is: 135,423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,318.42 : 337,856.38 = 90,314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,318.42/337,856.38 = 90,314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,318.42x = 337,856.38 × 90,314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,318.42x = 30,513,407,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,513,407,738.48/225,318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,423.49

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