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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,022.80, 342,003.15 and 59,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,022.80, 342,003.15 and 59,556.30 is: 89,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,022.80 : 342,003.15 = 59,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,022.80/342,003.15 = 59,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,022.80x = 342,003.15 × 59,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,022.80x = 20,368,442,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368,442,202.35/228,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,326.34

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