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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,974.94, 338,960.85 and 57,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,974.94, 338,960.85 and 57,493.72 is: 86,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,974.94 : 338,960.85 = 57,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,974.94/338,960.85 = 57,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,974.94x = 338,960.85 × 57,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,974.94x = 19,488,120,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488,120,200.86/225,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,240.18

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