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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,580.16, 339,671.52 and 86,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,580.16, 339,671.52 and 86,245.44 is: 129,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,580.16 : 339,671.52 = 86,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,580.16/339,671.52 = 86,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,580.16x = 339,671.52 × 86,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,580.16x = 29,295,119,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295,119,697.87/226,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,292.52

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