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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,087.21, 337,257 and 158,387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,087.21, 337,257 and 158,387.36 is: 237,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,087.21 : 337,257 = 158,387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,087.21/337,257 = 158,387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,087.21x = 337,257 × 158,387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,087.21x = 53,417,244,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,417,244,185.24/225,087.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,317.99

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