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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,610.08, 338,602 and 113,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,610.08, 338,602 and 113,322.36 is: 170,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,610.08 : 338,602 = 113,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,610.08/338,602 = 113,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,610.08x = 338,602 × 113,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,610.08x = 38,371,177,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,177,740.72/225,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,077.41

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