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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,140.76, 337,336.20 and 158,440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,140.76, 337,336.20 and 158,440.86 is: 237,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,140.76 : 337,336.20 = 158,440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,140.76/337,336.20 = 158,440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,140.76x = 337,336.20 × 158,440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,140.76x = 53,447,837,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,837,637.13/225,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,397.43

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