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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,775, 337,162.50 and 58,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,775, 337,162.50 and 58,563 is: 87,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,775 : 337,162.50 = 58,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,775/337,162.50 = 58,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,775x = 337,162.50 × 58,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,775x = 19,745,247,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,247,487.50/224,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,844.50

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