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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,061.34, 337,217.18 and 158,361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,061.34, 337,217.18 and 158,361.35 is: 237,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,061.34 : 337,217.18 = 158,361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,061.34/337,217.18 = 158,361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,061.34x = 337,217.18 × 158,361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,061.34x = 53,402,166,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,402,166,726.27/225,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,278.27

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