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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,420.74, 338,268.52 and 117,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,420.74, 338,268.52 and 117,361.08 is: 176,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,420.74 : 338,268.52 = 117,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,420.74/338,268.52 = 117,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,420.74x = 338,268.52 × 117,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,420.74x = 39,699,558,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,699,558,837.20/225,420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,113.16

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