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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,726.10, 338,472.51 and 113,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,726.10, 338,472.51 and 113,285.14 is: 169,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,726.10 : 338,472.51 = 113,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,726.10/338,472.51 = 113,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,726.10x = 338,472.51 × 113,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,726.10x = 38,343,905,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343,905,681.50/225,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,869.17

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