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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,425.80, 342,638.70 and 59,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,425.80, 342,638.70 and 59,945.80 is: 89,918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,425.80 : 342,638.70 = 59,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,425.80/342,638.70 = 59,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,425.80x = 342,638.70 × 59,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,425.80x = 20,539,750,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539,750,982.46/228,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,918.70

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