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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,011.67, 338,886.24 and 85,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,011.67, 338,886.24 and 85,693.75 is: 128,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,011.67 : 338,886.24 = 85,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,011.67/338,886.24 = 85,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,011.67x = 338,886.24 × 85,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,011.67x = 29,040,432,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040,432,729/226,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,490.86

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