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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,430.10, 339,645.15 and 60,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,430.10, 339,645.15 and 60,218.10 is: 90,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,430.10 : 339,645.15 = 60,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,430.10/339,645.15 = 60,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,430.10x = 339,645.15 × 60,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,430.10x = 20,452,785,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,452,785,607.22/226,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,327.15

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