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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,526.35, 338,247.20 and 113,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,526.35, 338,247.20 and 113,176.42 is: 169,743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,526.35 : 338,247.20 = 113,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,526.35/338,247.20 = 113,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,526.35x = 338,247.20 × 113,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,526.35x = 38,281,606,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281,606,608.35/225,526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,743.38

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