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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,216.58, 342,344.58 and 59,736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,216.58, 342,344.58 and 59,736.22 is: 89,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,216.58 : 342,344.58 = 59,736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,216.58/342,344.58 = 59,736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,216.58x = 342,344.58 × 59,736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,216.58x = 20,450,371,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,371,146.69/228,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,609.49

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