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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,604.16, 228,842.88 and 59,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,604.16, 228,842.88 and 59,056 is: 88,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,604.16 : 228,842.88 = 59,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,604.16/228,842.88 = 59,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,604.16x = 228,842.88 × 59,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,604.16x = 13,514,545,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514,545,121.28/152,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,559.48

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