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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,601.41, 339,595.92 and 86,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,601.41, 339,595.92 and 86,283.49 is: 129,308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,601.41 : 339,595.92 = 86,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,601.41/339,595.92 = 86,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,601.41x = 339,595.92 × 86,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,601.41x = 29,301,519,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301,519,469.38/226,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,308.64

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