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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,431.93, 342,659.16 and 59,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,431.93, 342,659.16 and 59,952.74 is: 89,932.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,431.93 : 342,659.16 = 59,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,431.93/342,659.16 = 59,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,431.93x = 342,659.16 × 59,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,431.93x = 20,543,353,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,353,814.80/228,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,932.06

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