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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,508.46, 338,262.69 and 59,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,508.46, 338,262.69 and 59,283.50 is: 88,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,508.46 : 338,262.69 = 59,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,508.46/338,262.69 = 59,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,508.46x = 338,262.69 × 59,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,508.46x = 20,053,396,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,396,182.62/225,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,925.25

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