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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,381.84, 339,572.40 and 60,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,381.84, 339,572.40 and 60,169.84 is: 90,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,381.84 : 339,572.40 = 60,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,381.84/339,572.40 = 60,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,381.84x = 339,572.40 × 60,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,381.84x = 20,432,016,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,016,976.42/226,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,254.66

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