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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,701, 338,572.02 and 59,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,701, 338,572.02 and 59,489 is: 89,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,701 : 338,572.02 = 59,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,701/338,572.02 = 59,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,701x = 338,572.02 × 59,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,701x = 20,141,310,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,310,897.78/225,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,238.91

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