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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,777.09, 338,868.68 and 120,685.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,777.09, 338,868.68 and 120,685.89 is: 181,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,777.09 : 338,868.68 = 120,685.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,777.09/338,868.68 = 120,685.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,777.09x = 338,868.68 × 120,685.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,777.09x = 40,896,667,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,896,667,635.50/225,777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,137.37

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