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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,837.68, 338,887.74 and 101,178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,837.68, 338,887.74 and 101,178.68 is: 151,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,837.68 : 338,887.74 = 101,178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,837.68/338,887.74 = 101,178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,837.68x = 338,887.74 × 101,178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,837.68x = 34,288,212,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288,212,506.94/225,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,826.80

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