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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,265.27, 339,397.63 and 57,785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,265.27, 339,397.63 and 57,785.74 is: 86,678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,265.27 : 339,397.63 = 57,785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,265.27/339,397.63 = 57,785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,265.27x = 339,397.63 × 57,785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,265.27x = 19,612,342,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612,342,210.84/226,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,678.54

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