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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,873.36, 338,686.34 and 104,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,873.36, 338,686.34 and 104,161.82 is: 156,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,873.36 : 338,686.34 = 104,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,873.36/338,686.34 = 104,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,873.36x = 338,686.34 × 104,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,873.36x = 35,278,183,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278,183,369.30/225,873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,185.68

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