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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,235.04, 339,396.28 and 85,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,235.04, 339,396.28 and 85,982.73 is: 128,990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,235.04 : 339,396.28 = 85,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,235.04/339,396.28 = 85,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,235.04x = 339,396.28 × 85,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,235.04x = 29,182,218,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,218,706.24/226,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,990.71

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