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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,518.56, 338,248.67 and 107,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,518.56, 338,248.67 and 107,265.04 is: 160,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,518.56 : 338,248.67 = 107,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,518.56/338,248.67 = 107,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,518.56x = 338,248.67 × 107,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,518.56x = 36,282,257,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,282,257,117.50/225,518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,883.69

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