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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,727.20, 339,874.80 and 84,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,727.20, 339,874.80 and 84,534.40 is: 126,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,727.20 : 339,874.80 = 84,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,727.20/339,874.80 = 84,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,727.20x = 339,874.80 × 84,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,727.20x = 28,731,112,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731,112,293.12/226,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,721.07

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