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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,284.79, 337,554.02 and 158,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,284.79, 337,554.02 and 158,398.13 is: 237,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,284.79 : 337,554.02 = 158,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,284.79/337,554.02 = 158,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,284.79x = 337,554.02 × 158,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,284.79x = 53,467,925,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,925,890.87/225,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,334.82

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