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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,265.77, 339,398.38 and 57,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,265.77, 339,398.38 and 57,786.24 is: 86,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,265.77 : 339,398.38 = 57,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,265.77/339,398.38 = 57,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,265.77x = 339,398.38 × 57,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,265.77x = 19,612,555,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612,555,953.36/226,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,679.29

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