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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,914.56, 337,427.25 and 158,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,914.56, 337,427.25 and 158,484.45 is: 237,765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,914.56 : 337,427.25 = 158,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,914.56/337,427.25 = 158,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,914.56x = 337,427.25 × 158,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,914.56x = 53,476,972,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,476,972,131.26/224,914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,765.72

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