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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,290.05, 337,561.88 and 158,403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,290.05, 337,561.88 and 158,403.39 is: 237,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,290.05 : 337,561.88 = 158,403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,290.05/337,561.88 = 158,403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,290.05x = 337,561.88 × 158,403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,290.05x = 53,470,943,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,943,646.95/225,290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,342.68

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