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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,244.95, 337,863.45 and 56,761.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,244.95, 337,863.45 and 56,761.51 is: 85,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,244.95 : 337,863.45 = 56,761.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,244.95/337,863.45 = 56,761.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,244.95x = 337,863.45 × 56,761.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,244.95x = 19,177,639,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177,639,597.50/225,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,141.26

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