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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,915.46, 338,757.46 and 119,356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,915.46, 338,757.46 and 119,356.62 is: 178,973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,915.46 : 338,757.46 = 119,356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,915.46/338,757.46 = 119,356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,915.46x = 338,757.46 × 119,356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,915.46x = 40,432,945,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,432,945,425.39/225,915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,973.79

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