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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,229.79, 342,364.73 and 59,749.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,229.79, 342,364.73 and 59,749.38 is: 89,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,229.79 : 342,364.73 = 59,749.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,229.79/342,364.73 = 59,749.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,229.79x = 342,364.73 × 59,749.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,229.79x = 20,456,080,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,456,080,052.62/228,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,629.32

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