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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,859.80, 338,789.70 and 120,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,859.80, 338,789.70 and 120,624.60 is: 180,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,859.80 : 338,789.70 = 120,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,859.80/338,789.70 = 120,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,859.80x = 338,789.70 × 120,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,859.80x = 40,866,372,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866,372,046.62/225,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,936.90

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