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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,403.64, 339,752.88 and 86,163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,403.64, 339,752.88 and 86,163.48 is: 129,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,403.64 : 339,752.88 = 86,163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,403.64/339,752.88 = 86,163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,403.64x = 339,752.88 × 86,163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,403.64x = 29,274,290,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,290,480.82/226,403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,301.32

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