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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,140.05, 337,789.19 and 140,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,140.05, 337,789.19 and 140,804.47 is: 211,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,140.05 : 337,789.19 = 140,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,140.05/337,789.19 = 140,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,140.05x = 337,789.19 × 140,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,140.05x = 47,562,227,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562,227,869.68/225,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,256.18

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