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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,310.08, 339,508.80 and 86,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,310.08, 339,508.80 and 86,057.74 is: 129,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,310.08 : 339,508.80 = 86,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,310.08/339,508.80 = 86,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,310.08x = 339,508.80 × 86,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,310.08x = 29,217,360,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217,360,038.11/226,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,103.22

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