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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,895.50, 338,719.53 and 104,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,895.50, 338,719.53 and 104,183.94 is: 156,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,895.50 : 338,719.53 = 104,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,895.50/338,719.53 = 104,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,895.50x = 338,719.53 × 104,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,895.50x = 35,289,135,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,135,190.35/225,895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,218.85

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