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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,858.51, 338,336.05 and 135,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,858.51, 338,336.05 and 135,851.52 is: 203,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,858.51 : 338,336.05 = 135,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,858.51/338,336.05 = 135,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,858.51x = 338,336.05 × 135,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,858.51x = 45,963,466,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963,466,663.30/225,858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,505.58

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