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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,024.30, 342,005.40 and 59,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,024.30, 342,005.40 and 59,557.80 is: 89,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,024.30 : 342,005.40 = 59,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,024.30/342,005.40 = 59,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,024.30x = 342,005.40 × 59,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,024.30x = 20,369,089,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369,089,212.12/228,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,328.59

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