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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,539, 339,809.58 and 60,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,539, 339,809.58 and 60,327 is: 90,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,539 : 339,809.58 = 60,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,539/339,809.58 = 60,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,539x = 339,809.58 × 60,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,539x = 20,499,692,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,499,692,532.66/226,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,490.79

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