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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,975.24, 339,074.10 and 159,840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,975.24, 339,074.10 and 159,840.36 is: 239,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,975.24 : 339,074.10 = 159,840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,975.24/339,074.10 = 159,840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,975.24x = 339,074.10 × 159,840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,975.24x = 54,197,726,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,197,726,210.68/225,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,839.22

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