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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,708, 334,081.44 and 56,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,708, 334,081.44 and 56,496 is: 84,748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,708 : 334,081.44 = 56,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,708/334,081.44 = 56,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,708x = 334,081.44 × 56,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,708x = 18,874,265,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874,265,034.24/222,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,748.93

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