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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,866.30, 338,855.34 and 159,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,866.30, 338,855.34 and 159,436.58 is: 239,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,866.30 : 338,855.34 = 159,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,866.30/338,855.34 = 159,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,866.30x = 338,855.34 × 159,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,866.30x = 54,025,936,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,936,524.34/225,866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,194.32

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