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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,841.32, 340,261.98 and 60,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,841.32, 340,261.98 and 60,625 is: 90,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,841.32 : 340,261.98 = 60,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,841.32/340,261.98 = 60,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,841.32x = 340,261.98 × 60,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,841.32x = 20,628,382,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628,382,537.50/226,841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,937.50

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