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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,327.76, 342,493.10 and 59,846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,327.76, 342,493.10 and 59,846.63 is: 89,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,327.76 : 342,493.10 = 59,846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,327.76/342,493.10 = 59,846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,327.76x = 342,493.10 × 59,846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,327.76x = 20,497,056,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,056,045.98/228,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,770.32

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