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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,176.40, 339,394.20 and 86,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,176.40, 339,394.20 and 86,035.60 is: 129,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,176.40 : 339,394.20 = 86,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,176.40/339,394.20 = 86,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,176.40x = 339,394.20 × 86,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,176.40x = 29,199,983,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199,983,633.52/226,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,102.70

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