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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,968.69, 338,948.77 and 55,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,968.69, 338,948.77 and 55,193.15 is: 82,788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,968.69 : 338,948.77 = 55,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,968.69/338,948.77 = 55,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,968.69x = 338,948.77 × 55,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,968.69x = 18,707,650,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707,650,304.93/225,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,788.68

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