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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,918.46, 338,761.96 and 119,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,918.46, 338,761.96 and 119,359.62 is: 178,978.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,918.46 : 338,761.96 = 119,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,918.46/338,761.96 = 119,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,918.46x = 338,761.96 × 119,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,918.46x = 40,434,498,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434,498,816.06/225,918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,978.29

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