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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,153.64, 342,204.31 and 59,690.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,153.64, 342,204.31 and 59,690.22 is: 89,528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,153.64 : 342,204.31 = 59,690.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,153.64/342,204.31 = 59,690.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,153.64x = 342,204.31 × 59,690.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,153.64x = 20,426,251,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,251,255.13/228,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,528.49

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