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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,039.26, 337,613.87 and 158,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,039.26, 337,613.87 and 158,609.14 is: 237,952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,039.26 : 337,613.87 = 158,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,039.26/337,613.87 = 158,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,039.26x = 337,613.87 × 158,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,039.26x = 53,548,645,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,645,125.26/225,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,952.46

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