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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,605.82, 338,180.91 and 141,424.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,605.82, 338,180.91 and 141,424.99 is: 211,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,605.82 : 338,180.91 = 141,424.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,605.82/338,180.91 = 141,424.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,605.82x = 338,180.91 × 141,424.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,605.82x = 47,827,230,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,827,230,439.14/225,605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,994.66

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