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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,285.79, 337,555.52 and 158,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,285.79, 337,555.52 and 158,399.13 is: 237,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,285.79 : 337,555.52 = 158,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,285.79/337,555.52 = 158,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,285.79x = 337,555.52 × 158,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,285.79x = 53,468,500,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,500,694.70/225,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,336.32

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