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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,785.43, 338,013.75 and 150,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,785.43, 338,013.75 and 150,719.40 is: 225,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,785.43 : 338,013.75 = 150,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,785.43/338,013.75 = 150,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,785.43x = 338,013.75 × 150,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,785.43x = 50,945,229,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,945,229,591.75/225,785.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,635.59

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