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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,366.37, 337,558.19 and 112,850.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,366.37, 337,558.19 and 112,850.28 is: 169,029.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,366.37 : 337,558.19 = 112,850.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,366.37/337,558.19 = 112,850.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,366.37x = 337,558.19 × 112,850.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,366.37x = 38,093,535,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093,535,693.54/225,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,029.37

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