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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,991.17, 341,986.86 and 59,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,991.17, 341,986.86 and 59,511.04 is: 89,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,991.17 : 341,986.86 = 59,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,991.17/341,986.86 = 59,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,991.17x = 341,986.86 × 59,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,991.17x = 20,351,992,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351,992,849.97/227,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,266.58

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