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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,841.50, 338,784.93 and 59,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,841.50, 338,784.93 and 59,629.50 is: 89,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,841.50 : 338,784.93 = 59,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,841.50/338,784.93 = 59,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,841.50x = 338,784.93 × 59,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,841.50x = 20,201,575,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,575,983.44/225,841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,450.24

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