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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,286.48, 337,556.53 and 158,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,286.48, 337,556.53 and 158,399.82 is: 237,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,286.48 : 337,556.53 = 158,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,286.48/337,556.53 = 158,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,286.48x = 337,556.53 × 158,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,286.48x = 53,468,893,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,893,789.82/225,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,337.34

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