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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,178.68, 337,742.91 and 56,698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,178.68, 337,742.91 and 56,698.95 is: 85,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,178.68 : 337,742.91 = 56,698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,178.68/337,742.91 = 56,698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,178.68x = 337,742.91 × 56,698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,178.68x = 19,149,668,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,668,366.94/225,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,042.10

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