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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,162.30, 342,217.26 and 59,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,162.30, 342,217.26 and 59,698.92 is: 89,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,162.30 : 342,217.26 = 59,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,162.30/342,217.26 = 59,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,162.30x = 342,217.26 × 59,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,162.30x = 20,430,000,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,430,000,827.36/228,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,541.53

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