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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,071.94, 337,233.07 and 158,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,071.94, 337,233.07 and 158,371.94 is: 237,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,071.94 : 337,233.07 = 158,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,071.94/337,233.07 = 158,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,071.94x = 337,233.07 × 158,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,071.94x = 53,408,255,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,255,601.43/225,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,294.16

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