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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,467.18, 342,692.27 and 59,985.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,467.18, 342,692.27 and 59,985.97 is: 89,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,467.18 : 342,692.27 = 59,985.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,467.18/342,692.27 = 59,985.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,467.18x = 342,692.27 × 59,985.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,467.18x = 20,556,727,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,727,295.74/228,467.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,976.72

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