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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,612.06, 339,611.92 and 86,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,612.06, 339,611.92 and 86,294.14 is: 129,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,612.06 : 339,611.92 = 86,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,612.06/339,611.92 = 86,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,612.06x = 339,611.92 × 86,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,612.06x = 29,306,518,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,306,518,570.15/226,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,324.62

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