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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,009.68, 338,883.24 and 85,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,009.68, 338,883.24 and 85,691.76 is: 128,487.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,009.68 : 338,883.24 = 85,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,009.68/338,883.24 = 85,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,009.68x = 338,883.24 × 85,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,009.68x = 29,039,501,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039,501,270.10/226,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,487.87

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