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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,935.96, 338,788.10 and 119,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,935.96, 338,788.10 and 119,377.22 is: 179,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,935.96 : 338,788.10 = 119,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,935.96/338,788.10 = 119,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,935.96x = 338,788.10 × 119,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,935.96x = 40,443,580,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,580,151.58/225,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,004.62

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