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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,473.77, 338,262.50 and 67,705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,473.77, 338,262.50 and 67,705.21 is: 101,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,473.77 : 338,262.50 = 67,705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,473.77/338,262.50 = 67,705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,473.77x = 338,262.50 × 67,705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,473.77x = 22,902,133,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902,133,597.63/225,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,573.38

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