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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,968.13, 338,963.43 and 74,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,968.13, 338,963.43 and 74,151.75 is: 111,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,968.13 : 338,963.43 = 74,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,968.13/338,963.43 = 74,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,968.13x = 338,963.43 × 74,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,968.13x = 25,134,733,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,733,069.68/225,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,231.32

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