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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,805.08, 338,730.30 and 59,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,805.08, 338,730.30 and 59,593.08 is: 89,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,805.08 : 338,730.30 = 59,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,805.08/338,730.30 = 59,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,805.08x = 338,730.30 × 59,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,805.08x = 20,185,981,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,981,866.32/225,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,395.61

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