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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,382.14, 342,565.01 and 59,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,382.14, 342,565.01 and 59,901.13 is: 89,849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,382.14 : 342,565.01 = 59,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,382.14/342,565.01 = 59,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,382.14x = 342,565.01 × 59,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,382.14x = 20,520,031,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,031,197.46/228,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,849.54

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