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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,763.76, 338,644.97 and 57,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,763.76, 338,644.97 and 57,283.76 is: 85,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,763.76 : 338,644.97 = 57,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,763.76/338,644.97 = 57,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,763.76x = 338,644.97 × 57,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,763.76x = 19,398,857,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,857,961.69/225,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,925.47

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