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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,521.46, 338,256.27 and 59,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,521.46, 338,256.27 and 59,322.42 is: 88,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,521.46 : 338,256.27 = 59,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,521.46/338,256.27 = 59,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,521.46x = 338,256.27 × 59,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,521.46x = 20,066,180,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,180,516.57/225,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,976.81

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