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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,995.80, 342,013.14 and 59,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,995.80, 342,013.14 and 59,538.48 is: 89,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,995.80 : 342,013.14 = 59,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,995.80/342,013.14 = 59,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,995.80x = 342,013.14 × 59,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,995.80x = 20,362,942,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,362,942,495.63/227,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,312.80

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