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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,629.09, 338,356.14 and 120,390.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,629.09, 338,356.14 and 120,390.65 is: 180,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,629.09 : 338,356.14 = 120,390.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,629.09/338,356.14 = 120,390.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,629.09x = 338,356.14 × 120,390.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,629.09x = 40,734,913,934.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,734,913,934.31/225,629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,539.29

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