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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,224.58, 339,336.50 and 57,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,224.58, 339,336.50 and 57,744.88 is: 86,617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,224.58 : 339,336.50 = 57,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,224.58/339,336.50 = 57,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,224.58x = 339,336.50 × 57,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,224.58x = 19,594,945,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,945,472.12/226,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,617.23

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