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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,081, 337,624.74 and 58,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,081, 337,624.74 and 58,869 is: 88,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,081 : 337,624.74 = 58,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,081/337,624.74 = 58,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,081x = 337,624.74 × 58,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,081x = 19,875,630,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875,630,819.06/225,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,304.35

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