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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,344.84, 337,783.70 and 140,911.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,344.84, 337,783.70 and 140,911.21 is: 211,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,344.84 : 337,783.70 = 140,911.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,344.84/337,783.70 = 140,911.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,344.84x = 337,783.70 × 140,911.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,344.84x = 47,597,509,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,597,509,885.28/225,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,220.77

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