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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,064.53, 337,221.96 and 158,364.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,064.53, 337,221.96 and 158,364.53 is: 237,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,064.53 : 337,221.96 = 158,364.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,064.53/337,221.96 = 158,364.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,064.53x = 337,221.96 × 158,364.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,064.53x = 53,403,995,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403,995,514.97/225,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,283.04

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