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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,772.20, 339,047.10 and 159,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,772.20, 339,047.10 and 159,676.20 is: 239,789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,772.20 : 339,047.10 = 159,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,772.20/339,047.10 = 159,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,772.20x = 339,047.10 × 159,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,772.20x = 54,137,752,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137,752,549.02/225,772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,789.28

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