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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,966.62, 338,951.94 and 57,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,966.62, 338,951.94 and 57,487.16 is: 86,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,966.62 : 338,951.94 = 57,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,966.62/338,951.94 = 57,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,966.62x = 338,951.94 × 57,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,966.62x = 19,485,384,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485,384,407.09/225,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,231.25

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