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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,836.91, 338,886.60 and 101,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,836.91, 338,886.60 and 101,177.91 is: 151,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,836.91 : 338,886.60 = 101,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,836.91/338,886.60 = 101,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,836.91x = 338,886.60 × 101,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,836.91x = 34,287,837,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287,837,915.01/225,836.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,825.66

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