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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,029.98, 339,033.83 and 83,902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,029.98, 339,033.83 and 83,902.93 is: 125,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,029.98 : 339,033.83 = 83,902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,029.98/339,033.83 = 83,902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,029.98x = 339,033.83 × 83,902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,029.98x = 28,445,930,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445,930,010.95/226,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,850.25

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