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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,275.75, 339,457.30 and 86,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,275.75, 339,457.30 and 86,023.44 is: 129,051.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,275.75 : 339,457.30 = 86,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,275.75/339,457.30 = 86,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,275.75x = 339,457.30 × 86,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,275.75x = 29,201,284,464.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,201,284,464.05/226,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,051.76

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