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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,747.20, 340,120.80 and 86,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,747.20, 340,120.80 and 86,510.40 is: 129,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,747.20 : 340,120.80 = 86,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,747.20/340,120.80 = 86,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,747.20x = 340,120.80 × 86,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,747.20x = 29,423,986,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,423,986,456.32/226,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,765.60

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