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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,972.24, 339,069.60 and 159,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,972.24, 339,069.60 and 159,837.36 is: 239,834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,972.24 : 339,069.60 = 159,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,972.24/339,069.60 = 159,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,972.24x = 339,069.60 × 159,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,972.24x = 54,195,989,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,195,989,720.26/225,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,834.72

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