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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,384.39, 342,568.36 and 59,903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,384.39, 342,568.36 and 59,903.37 is: 89,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,384.39 : 342,568.36 = 59,903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,384.39/342,568.36 = 59,903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,384.39x = 342,568.36 × 59,903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,384.39x = 20,520,999,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,999,219.37/228,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,852.90

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