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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,526.23, 338,247.02 and 113,176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,526.23, 338,247.02 and 113,176.29 is: 169,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,526.23 : 338,247.02 = 113,176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,526.23/338,247.02 = 113,176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,526.23x = 338,247.02 × 113,176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,526.23x = 38,281,543,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281,543,389.83/225,526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,743.20

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