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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,373.84, 339,560.40 and 60,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,373.84, 339,560.40 and 60,161.84 is: 90,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,373.84 : 339,560.40 = 60,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,373.84/339,560.40 = 60,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,373.84x = 339,560.40 × 60,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,373.84x = 20,428,578,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,578,455.14/226,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,242.66

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