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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,315.60, 342,473.40 and 59,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,315.60, 342,473.40 and 59,835.60 is: 89,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,315.60 : 342,473.40 = 59,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,315.60/342,473.40 = 59,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,315.60x = 342,473.40 × 59,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,315.60x = 20,492,101,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492,101,373.04/228,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,753.40

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