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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,849, 338,793.12 and 59,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,849, 338,793.12 and 59,637 is: 89,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,849 : 338,793.12 = 59,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,849/338,793.12 = 59,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,849x = 338,793.12 × 59,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,849x = 20,204,605,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,204,605,297.44/225,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,460.68

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