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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,508.06, 333,981.38 and 158,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,508.06, 333,981.38 and 158,537.26 is: 237,962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,508.06 : 333,981.38 = 158,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,508.06/333,981.38 = 158,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,508.06x = 333,981.38 × 158,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,508.06x = 52,948,493,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948,493,690.04/222,508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,962.14

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