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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,724.92, 338,742.90 and 101,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,724.92, 338,742.90 and 101,205.24 is: 151,877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,724.92 : 338,742.90 = 101,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,724.92/338,742.90 = 101,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,724.92x = 338,742.90 × 101,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,724.92x = 34,282,556,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282,556,492.80/225,724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,877.59

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