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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,813.12, 338,776.63 and 159,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,813.12, 338,776.63 and 159,382.99 is: 239,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,813.12 : 338,776.63 = 159,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,813.12/338,776.63 = 159,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,813.12x = 338,776.63 × 159,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,813.12x = 53,995,232,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,995,232,256.54/225,813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,114.69

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