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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,157.80, 342,210.54 and 59,694.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,157.80, 342,210.54 and 59,694.39 is: 89,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,157.80 : 342,210.54 = 59,694.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,157.80/342,210.54 = 59,694.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,157.80x = 342,210.54 × 59,694.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,157.80x = 20,428,049,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,049,436.87/228,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,534.74

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