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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,686.96, 340,004.52 and 60,487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,686.96, 340,004.52 and 60,487.92 is: 90,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,686.96 : 340,004.52 = 60,487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,686.96/340,004.52 = 60,487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,686.96x = 340,004.52 × 60,487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,686.96x = 20,566,166,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,566,166,205.40/226,686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,724.96

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