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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,465.02, 341,098.44 and 120,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,465.02, 341,098.44 and 120,825.64 is: 181,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,465.02 : 341,098.44 = 120,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,465.02/341,098.44 = 120,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,465.02x = 341,098.44 × 120,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,465.02x = 41,213,437,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,213,437,316.00/227,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,185.83

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