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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,800.46, 338,756.28 and 159,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,800.46, 338,756.28 and 159,370.34 is: 239,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,800.46 : 338,756.28 = 159,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,800.46/338,756.28 = 159,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,800.46x = 338,756.28 × 159,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,800.46x = 53,987,701,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987,701,229.32/225,800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,094.74

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