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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,116.92, 337,062.60 and 158,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,116.92, 337,062.60 and 158,457.16 is: 237,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,116.92 : 337,062.60 = 158,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,116.92/337,062.60 = 158,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,116.92x = 337,062.60 × 158,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,116.92x = 53,409,982,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409,982,338.22/225,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,254.41

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