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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,152.39, 342,202.44 and 59,688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,152.39, 342,202.44 and 59,688.97 is: 89,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,152.39 : 342,202.44 = 59,688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,152.39/342,202.44 = 59,688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,152.39x = 342,202.44 × 59,688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,152.39x = 20,425,710,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425,710,876.64/228,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,526.62

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