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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,819.12, 338,785.62 and 159,388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,819.12, 338,785.62 and 159,388.98 is: 239,123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,819.12 : 338,785.62 = 159,388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,819.12/338,785.62 = 159,388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,819.12x = 338,785.62 × 159,388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,819.12x = 53,998,694,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998,694,410.47/225,819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,123.66

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