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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,383.84, 339,575.40 and 60,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,383.84, 339,575.40 and 60,171.84 is: 90,257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,383.84 : 339,575.40 = 60,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,383.84/339,575.40 = 60,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,383.84x = 339,575.40 × 60,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,383.84x = 20,432,876,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,876,636.74/226,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,257.66

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