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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,687.94, 338,564.58 and 120,449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,687.94, 338,564.58 and 120,449.50 is: 180,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,687.94 : 338,564.58 = 120,449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,687.94/338,564.58 = 120,449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,687.94x = 338,564.58 × 120,449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,687.94x = 40,779,934,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779,934,378.71/225,687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,691.69

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