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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,001.54, 338,991.33 and 83,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,001.54, 338,991.33 and 83,874.50 is: 125,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,001.54 : 338,991.33 = 83,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,001.54/338,991.33 = 83,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,001.54x = 338,991.33 × 83,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,001.54x = 28,432,728,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432,728,308.09/226,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,807.68

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