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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,065.53, 337,223.46 and 158,365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,065.53, 337,223.46 and 158,365.53 is: 237,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,065.53 : 337,223.46 = 158,365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,065.53/337,223.46 = 158,365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,065.53x = 337,223.46 × 158,365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,065.53x = 53,404,571,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,571,971.33/225,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,284.55

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