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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,609.52, 337,630.92 and 140,185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,609.52, 337,630.92 and 140,185.30 is: 209,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,609.52 : 337,630.92 = 140,185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,609.52/337,630.92 = 140,185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,609.52x = 337,630.92 × 140,185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,609.52x = 47,330,891,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330,891,809.48/225,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,791.20

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