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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,306.08, 339,502.80 and 86,053.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,306.08, 339,502.80 and 86,053.74 is: 129,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,306.08 : 339,502.80 = 86,053.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,306.08/339,502.80 = 86,053.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,306.08x = 339,502.80 × 86,053.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,306.08x = 29,215,485,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,485,680.47/226,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,097.22

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