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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,711, 334,085.94 and 56,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,711, 334,085.94 and 56,499 is: 84,753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,711 : 334,085.94 = 56,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,711/334,085.94 = 56,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,711x = 334,085.94 × 56,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,711x = 18,875,521,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,521,524.06/222,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,753.43

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