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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,895.81, 337,399.08 and 158,465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,895.81, 337,399.08 and 158,465.67 is: 237,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,895.81 : 337,399.08 = 158,465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,895.81/337,399.08 = 158,465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,895.81x = 337,399.08 × 158,465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,895.81x = 53,466,171,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,466,171,269.58/224,895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,737.52

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