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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,273.50, 339,453.92 and 86,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,273.50, 339,453.92 and 86,021.19 is: 129,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,273.50 : 339,453.92 = 86,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,273.50/339,453.92 = 86,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,273.50x = 339,453.92 × 86,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,273.50x = 29,200,230,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200,230,363.62/226,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,048.39

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