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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,280.22, 339,464.12 and 86,027.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,280.22, 339,464.12 and 86,027.91 is: 129,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,280.22 : 339,464.12 = 86,027.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,280.22/339,464.12 = 86,027.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,280.22x = 339,464.12 × 86,027.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,280.22x = 29,203,387,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,387,060.46/226,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,058.51

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