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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,609.84, 338,397.82 and 65,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,609.84, 338,397.82 and 65,687 is: 98,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,609.84 : 338,397.82 = 65,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,609.84/338,397.82 = 65,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,609.84x = 338,397.82 × 65,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,609.84x = 22,228,337,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228,337,602.34/225,609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,525.57

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