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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,813.80, 338,720.70 and 113,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,813.80, 338,720.70 and 113,839.40 is: 170,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,813.80 : 338,720.70 = 113,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,813.80/338,720.70 = 113,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,813.80x = 338,720.70 × 113,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,813.80x = 38,559,761,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559,761,255.58/225,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,759.10

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