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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,159.87, 338,126.18 and 199,916.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,159.87, 338,126.18 and 199,916.43 is: 300,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,159.87 : 338,126.18 = 199,916.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,159.87/338,126.18 = 199,916.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,159.87x = 338,126.18 × 199,916.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,159.87x = 67,596,978,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596,978,795.14/225,159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,217.70

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