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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,193.62, 342,280.90 and 59,710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,193.62, 342,280.90 and 59,710.21 is: 89,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,193.62 : 342,280.90 = 59,710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,193.62/342,280.90 = 59,710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,193.62x = 342,280.90 × 59,710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,193.62x = 20,437,664,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437,664,417.99/228,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,562.82

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