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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,828.15, 338,799.14 and 159,398.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,828.15, 338,799.14 and 159,398.03 is: 239,137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,828.15 : 338,799.14 = 159,398.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,828.15/338,799.14 = 159,398.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,828.15x = 338,799.14 × 159,398.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,828.15x = 54,003,912,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,003,912,990.71/225,828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,137.21

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