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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,153.14, 342,203.56 and 59,689.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,153.14, 342,203.56 and 59,689.72 is: 89,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,153.14 : 342,203.56 = 59,689.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,153.14/342,203.56 = 59,689.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,153.14x = 342,203.56 × 59,689.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,153.14x = 20,426,034,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,034,679.40/228,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,527.74

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