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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,856, 337,303.44 and 58,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,856, 337,303.44 and 58,644 is: 87,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,856 : 337,303.44 = 58,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,856/337,303.44 = 58,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,856x = 337,303.44 × 58,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,856x = 19,780,822,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,780,822,935.36/224,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,971.07

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