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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,156.24, 338,121.14 and 199,912.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,156.24, 338,121.14 and 199,912.59 is: 300,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,156.24 : 338,121.14 = 199,912.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,156.24/338,121.14 = 199,912.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,156.24x = 338,121.14 × 199,912.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,156.24x = 67,594,671,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594,671,831.59/225,156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,212.30

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