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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,464.76, 342,688.62 and 59,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,464.76, 342,688.62 and 59,983.53 is: 89,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,464.76 : 342,688.62 = 59,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,464.76/342,688.62 = 59,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,464.76x = 342,688.62 × 59,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,464.76x = 20,555,673,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,673,118.43/228,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,973.06

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