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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,972.16, 338,756.82 and 85,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,972.16, 338,756.82 and 85,829.20 is: 128,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,972.16 : 338,756.82 = 85,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,972.16/338,756.82 = 85,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,972.16x = 338,756.82 × 85,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,972.16x = 29,075,226,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,075,226,855.14/225,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,667.30

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