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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,273.60, 342,410.40 and 59,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,273.60, 342,410.40 and 59,793.60 is: 89,690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,273.60 : 342,410.40 = 59,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,273.60/342,410.40 = 59,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,273.60x = 342,410.40 × 59,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,273.60x = 20,473,950,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,950,493.44/228,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,690.40

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