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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,377.96, 338,041.34 and 59,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,377.96, 338,041.34 and 59,178.92 is: 88,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,377.96 : 338,041.34 = 59,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,377.96/338,041.34 = 59,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,377.96x = 338,041.34 × 59,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,377.96x = 20,004,921,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,921,416.55/225,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,761.66

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