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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,464.65, 342,688.47 and 59,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,464.65, 342,688.47 and 59,983.44 is: 89,972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,464.65 : 342,688.47 = 59,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,464.65/342,688.47 = 59,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,464.65x = 342,688.47 × 59,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,464.65x = 20,555,632,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,632,106.32/228,464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,972.92

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