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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,228.67, 339,342.68 and 57,749.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,228.67, 339,342.68 and 57,749.06 is: 86,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,228.67 : 339,342.68 = 57,749.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,228.67/339,342.68 = 57,749.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,228.67x = 339,342.68 × 57,749.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,228.67x = 19,596,718,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596,718,802.42/226,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,623.50

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