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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,971.16, 338,755.32 and 85,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,971.16, 338,755.32 and 85,828.20 is: 128,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,971.16 : 338,755.32 = 85,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,971.16/338,755.32 = 85,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,971.16x = 338,755.32 × 85,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,971.16x = 29,074,759,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,074,759,356.02/225,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,665.80

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