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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,223.36, 339,335.04 and 85,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,223.36, 339,335.04 and 85,948.80 is: 128,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,223.36 : 339,335.04 = 85,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,223.36/339,335.04 = 85,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,223.36x = 339,335.04 × 85,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,223.36x = 29,165,439,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165,439,485.95/226,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,923.20

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