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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,661.96, 338,405.44 and 120,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,661.96, 338,405.44 and 120,423.52 is: 180,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,661.96 : 338,405.44 = 120,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,661.96/338,405.44 = 120,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,661.96x = 338,405.44 × 120,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,661.96x = 40,751,974,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,751,974,271.95/225,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,588.59

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