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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,161.91, 338,129.19 and 199,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,161.91, 338,129.19 and 199,918.44 is: 300,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,161.91 : 338,129.19 = 199,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,161.91/338,129.19 = 199,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,161.91x = 338,129.19 × 199,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,161.91x = 67,598,260,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598,260,183.26/225,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,220.67

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