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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,969.69, 338,950.27 and 55,194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,969.69, 338,950.27 and 55,194.15 is: 82,790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,969.69 : 338,950.27 = 55,194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,969.69/338,950.27 = 55,194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,969.69x = 338,950.27 × 55,194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,969.69x = 18,708,072,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708,072,044.92/225,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,790.18

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