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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,327.63, 342,492.91 and 59,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,327.63, 342,492.91 and 59,846.50 is: 89,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,327.63 : 342,492.91 = 59,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,327.63/342,492.91 = 59,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,327.63x = 342,492.91 × 59,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,327.63x = 20,497,001,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,001,938.32/228,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,770.13

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