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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,237.47, 339,399.95 and 85,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,237.47, 339,399.95 and 85,985.16 is: 128,994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,237.47 : 339,399.95 = 85,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,237.47/339,399.95 = 85,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,237.47x = 339,399.95 × 85,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,237.47x = 29,183,358,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,183,358,574.82/226,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,994.36

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