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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,048.58, 337,468.97 and 82,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,048.58, 337,468.97 and 82,858.14 is: 124,248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,048.58 : 337,468.97 = 82,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,048.58/337,468.97 = 82,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,048.58x = 337,468.97 × 82,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,048.58x = 27,962,051,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962,051,369.06/225,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,248.96

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