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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,623.23, 338,059.60 and 158,922.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,623.23, 338,059.60 and 158,922.45 is: 238,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,623.23 : 338,059.60 = 158,922.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,623.23/338,059.60 = 158,922.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,623.23x = 338,059.60 × 158,922.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,623.23x = 53,725,259,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725,259,480.71/225,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,119.36

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