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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,936.21, 338,788.48 and 119,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,936.21, 338,788.48 and 119,377.47 is: 179,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,936.21 : 338,788.48 = 119,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,936.21/338,788.48 = 119,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,936.21x = 338,788.48 × 119,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,936.21x = 40,443,709,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,709,615.16/225,936.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,005.00

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