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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,713, 334,088.94 and 56,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,713, 334,088.94 and 56,501 is: 84,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,713 : 334,088.94 = 56,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,713/334,088.94 = 56,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,713x = 334,088.94 × 56,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,713x = 18,876,359,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876,359,198.94/222,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,756.43

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