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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,422.54, 339,786.90 and 86,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,422.54, 339,786.90 and 86,177.52 is: 129,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,422.54 : 339,786.90 = 86,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,422.54/339,786.90 = 86,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,422.54x = 339,786.90 × 86,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,422.54x = 29,281,992,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,992,370.49/226,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,324.55

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