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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,779.63, 338,692.13 and 59,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,779.63, 338,692.13 and 59,567.63 is: 89,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,779.63 : 338,692.13 = 59,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,779.63/338,692.13 = 59,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,779.63x = 338,692.13 × 59,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,779.63x = 20,175,085,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175,085,492.45/225,779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,357.42

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