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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,427.84, 339,641.36 and 60,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,427.84, 339,641.36 and 60,215.84 is: 90,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,427.84 : 339,641.36 = 60,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,427.84/339,641.36 = 60,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,427.84x = 339,641.36 × 60,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,427.84x = 20,451,789,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451,789,791.14/226,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,323.65

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