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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,857.71, 338,194.72 and 158,935.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,857.71, 338,194.72 and 158,935.51 is: 237,986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,857.71 : 338,194.72 = 158,935.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,857.71/338,194.72 = 158,935.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,857.71x = 338,194.72 × 158,935.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,857.71x = 53,751,150,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,751,150,302.51/225,857.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,986.79

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