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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,507.96, 338,261.94 and 59,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,507.96, 338,261.94 and 59,283 is: 88,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,507.96 : 338,261.94 = 59,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,507.96/338,261.94 = 59,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,507.96x = 338,261.94 × 59,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,507.96x = 20,053,182,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,182,589.02/225,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,924.50

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