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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,725.10, 338,471.01 and 113,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,725.10, 338,471.01 and 113,284.14 is: 169,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,725.10 : 338,471.01 = 113,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,725.10/338,471.01 = 113,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,725.10x = 338,471.01 × 113,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,725.10x = 38,343,397,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343,397,282.78/225,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,867.67

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