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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,625.23, 338,062.60 and 158,924.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,625.23, 338,062.60 and 158,924.45 is: 238,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,625.23 : 338,062.60 = 158,924.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,625.23/338,062.60 = 158,924.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,625.23x = 338,062.60 × 158,924.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,625.23x = 53,726,412,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,726,412,770.57/225,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,122.36

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