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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,040.77, 337,616.13 and 158,610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,040.77, 337,616.13 and 158,610.65 is: 237,954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,040.77 : 337,616.13 = 158,610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,040.77/337,616.13 = 158,610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,040.77x = 337,616.13 × 158,610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,040.77x = 53,549,512,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,549,512,141.70/225,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,954.71

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