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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,444.14, 339,724.53 and 86,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,444.14, 339,724.53 and 86,126.22 is: 129,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,444.14 : 339,724.53 = 86,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,444.14/339,724.53 = 86,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,444.14x = 339,724.53 × 86,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,444.14x = 29,259,189,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,189,610.18/226,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,211.51

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