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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,747.89, 338,618.40 and 54,971.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,747.89, 338,618.40 and 54,971.21 is: 82,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,747.89 : 338,618.40 = 54,971.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,747.89/338,618.40 = 54,971.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,747.89x = 338,618.40 × 54,971.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,747.89x = 18,614,263,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614,263,176.26/225,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,455.98

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