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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,806.08, 338,731.80 and 59,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,806.08, 338,731.80 and 59,594.08 is: 89,397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,806.08 : 338,731.80 = 59,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,806.08/338,731.80 = 59,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,806.08x = 338,731.80 × 59,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,806.08x = 20,186,409,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186,409,987.74/225,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,397.11

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