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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,707.40, 340,190.70 and 86,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,707.40, 340,190.70 and 86,566.60 is: 129,899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,707.40 : 340,190.70 = 86,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,707.40/340,190.70 = 86,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,707.40x = 340,190.70 × 86,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,707.40x = 29,449,152,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,449,152,250.62/226,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,899.39

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