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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,332.80, 337,999.20 and 131,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,332.80, 337,999.20 and 131,790.40 is: 197,685.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,332.80 : 337,999.20 = 131,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,332.80/337,999.20 = 131,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,332.80x = 337,999.20 × 131,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,332.80x = 44,545,049,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545,049,767.68/225,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,685.60

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