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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,279.64, 339,463.12 and 86,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,279.64, 339,463.12 and 86,027.34 is: 129,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,279.64 : 339,463.12 = 86,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,279.64/339,463.12 = 86,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,279.64x = 339,463.12 × 86,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,279.64x = 29,203,109,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,109,241.70/226,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,057.61

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