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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,587.16, 339,682.02 and 86,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,587.16, 339,682.02 and 86,252.44 is: 129,303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,587.16 : 339,682.02 = 86,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,587.16/339,682.02 = 86,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,587.16x = 339,682.02 × 86,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,587.16x = 29,298,403,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,403,049.13/226,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,303.02

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