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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,753.72, 354,153.42 and 225,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,753.72, 354,153.42 and 225,131.94 is: 335,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,753.72 : 354,153.42 = 225,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,753.72/354,153.42 = 225,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,753.72x = 354,153.42 × 225,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,753.72x = 79,731,246,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,731,246,502.23/237,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,352.26

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