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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,926, 335,890.22 and 57,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,926, 335,890.22 and 57,714 is: 86,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,926 : 335,890.22 = 57,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,926/335,890.22 = 57,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,926x = 335,890.22 × 57,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,926x = 19,385,567,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385,567,868.51/223,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,571.31

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