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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,789.68, 338,840.04 and 78,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,789.68, 338,840.04 and 78,045.68 is: 117,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,789.68 : 338,840.04 = 78,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,789.68/338,840.04 = 78,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,789.68x = 338,840.04 × 78,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,789.68x = 26,445,001,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445,001,333.03/225,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,122.28

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