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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,728.56, 339,993.60 and 86,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,728.56, 339,993.60 and 86,388.80 is: 129,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,728.56 : 339,993.60 = 86,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,728.56/339,993.60 = 86,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,728.56x = 339,993.60 × 86,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,728.56x = 29,371,639,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371,639,111.68/226,728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,545.39

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