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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,645.60, 338,468.40 and 120,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,645.60, 338,468.40 and 120,410.40 is: 180,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,645.60 : 338,468.40 = 120,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,645.60/338,468.40 = 120,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,645.60x = 338,468.40 × 120,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,645.60x = 40,755,115,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755,115,431.36/225,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,615.60

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