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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,373.80, 338,060.70 and 131,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,373.80, 338,060.70 and 131,831.40 is: 197,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,373.80 : 338,060.70 = 131,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,373.80/338,060.70 = 131,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,373.80x = 338,060.70 × 131,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,373.80x = 44,567,015,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,015,365.98/225,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,747.10

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