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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,071.56, 337,232.46 and 158,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,071.56, 337,232.46 and 158,371.54 is: 237,293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,071.56 : 337,232.46 = 158,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,071.56/337,232.46 = 158,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,071.56x = 337,232.46 × 158,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,071.56x = 53,408,024,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,024,028.19/225,071.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,293.53

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