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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,258.78, 339,388.02 and 57,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,258.78, 339,388.02 and 57,779.14 is: 86,668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,258.78 : 339,388.02 = 57,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,258.78/339,388.02 = 57,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,258.78x = 339,388.02 × 57,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,258.78x = 19,609,547,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609,547,921.90/226,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,668.67

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