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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,819.40, 338,729.10 and 141,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,819.40, 338,729.10 and 141,838.60 is: 212,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,819.40 : 338,729.10 = 141,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,819.40/338,729.10 = 141,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,819.40x = 338,729.10 × 141,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,819.40x = 48,044,861,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044,861,323.26/225,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,757.90

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