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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,254.32, 339,381.48 and 86,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,254.32, 339,381.48 and 86,111.36 is: 129,167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,254.32 : 339,381.48 = 86,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,254.32/339,381.48 = 86,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,254.32x = 339,381.48 × 86,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,254.32x = 29,224,600,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,600,801.61/226,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,167.04

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