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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,809.33, 338,736.68 and 59,597.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,809.33, 338,736.68 and 59,597.33 is: 89,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,809.33 : 338,736.68 = 59,597.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,809.33/338,736.68 = 59,597.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,809.33x = 338,736.68 × 59,597.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,809.33x = 20,187,801,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,801,701.06/225,809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,401.98

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