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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,757.90, 340,266.45 and 86,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,757.90, 340,266.45 and 86,617.10 is: 129,975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,757.90 : 340,266.45 = 86,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,757.90/340,266.45 = 86,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,757.90x = 340,266.45 × 86,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,757.90x = 29,472,893,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,893,126.30/226,757.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,975.15

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