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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,807.58, 338,734.05 and 59,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,807.58, 338,734.05 and 59,595.58 is: 89,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,807.58 : 338,734.05 = 59,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,807.58/338,734.05 = 59,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,807.58x = 338,734.05 × 59,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,807.58x = 20,187,052,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,052,175.50/225,807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,399.36

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