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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,152.93, 342,203.25 and 59,689.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,152.93, 342,203.25 and 59,689.51 is: 89,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,152.93 : 342,203.25 = 59,689.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,152.93/342,203.25 = 59,689.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,152.93x = 342,203.25 × 59,689.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,152.93x = 20,425,944,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425,944,869.97/228,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,527.43

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