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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,666.96, 338,412.94 and 120,428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,666.96, 338,412.94 and 120,428.52 is: 180,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,666.96 : 338,412.94 = 120,428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,666.96/338,412.94 = 120,428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,666.96x = 338,412.94 × 120,428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,666.96x = 40,754,569,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,754,569,513.05/225,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,596.09

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