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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,249.92, 337,952.16 and 85,048.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,249.92, 337,952.16 and 85,048.64 is: 127,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,249.92 : 337,952.16 = 85,048.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,249.92/337,952.16 = 85,048.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,249.92x = 337,952.16 × 85,048.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,249.92x = 28,742,371,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742,371,593.06/225,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,602.14

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