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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,162.48, 337,761.96 and 58,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,162.48, 337,761.96 and 58,950 is: 88,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,162.48 : 337,761.96 = 58,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,162.48/337,761.96 = 58,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,162.48x = 337,761.96 × 58,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,162.48x = 19,911,067,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911,067,542/225,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,429.78

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