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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,901.08, 337,406.92 and 158,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,901.08, 337,406.92 and 158,470.96 is: 237,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,901.08 : 337,406.92 = 158,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,901.08/337,406.92 = 158,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,901.08x = 337,406.92 × 158,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,901.08x = 53,469,198,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469,198,523.04/224,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,745.41

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