Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,508.96, 338,263.44 and 59,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,508.96, 338,263.44 and 59,284 is: 88,926
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,508.96 : 338,263.44 = 59,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,508.96/338,263.44 = 59,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,508.96x = 338,263.44 × 59,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,508.96x = 20,053,609,776.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,053,609,776.96/225,508.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,926
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