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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,383.39, 342,566.87 and 59,902.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,383.39, 342,566.87 and 59,902.37 is: 89,851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,383.39 : 342,566.87 = 59,902.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,383.39/342,566.87 = 59,902.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,383.39x = 342,566.87 × 59,902.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,383.39x = 20,520,565,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,565,384.14/228,383.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,851.39

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