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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,072.50, 337,233.92 and 158,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,072.50, 337,233.92 and 158,372.51 is: 237,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,072.50 : 337,233.92 = 158,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,072.50/337,233.92 = 158,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,072.50x = 337,233.92 × 158,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,072.50x = 53,408,579,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,579,889.51/225,072.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,295.00

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