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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,938, 335,913.48 and 57,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,938, 335,913.48 and 57,726 is: 86,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,938 : 335,913.48 = 57,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,938/335,913.48 = 57,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,938x = 335,913.48 × 57,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,938x = 19,390,941,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,941,546.48/223,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,590.67

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