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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,288.97, 337,560.28 and 158,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,288.97, 337,560.28 and 158,402.32 is: 237,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,288.97 : 337,560.28 = 158,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,288.97/337,560.28 = 158,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,288.97x = 337,560.28 × 158,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,288.97x = 53,470,331,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,331,491.85/225,288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,341.10

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