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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,289.47, 337,561.02 and 158,402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,289.47, 337,561.02 and 158,402.82 is: 237,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,289.47 : 337,561.02 = 158,402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,289.47/337,561.02 = 158,402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,289.47x = 337,561.02 × 158,402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,289.47x = 53,470,617,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,617,490.08/225,289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,341.84

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