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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,967.46, 338,601.08 and 142,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,967.46, 338,601.08 and 142,686.50 is: 213,808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,967.46 : 338,601.08 = 142,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,967.46/338,601.08 = 142,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,967.46x = 338,601.08 × 142,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,967.46x = 48,313,803,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,313,803,001.42/225,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,808.67

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