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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,962.24, 339,054.72 and 159,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,962.24, 339,054.72 and 159,827.36 is: 239,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,962.24 : 339,054.72 = 159,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,962.24/339,054.72 = 159,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,962.24x = 339,054.72 × 159,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,962.24x = 54,190,220,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190,220,793.14/225,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,819.81

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