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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,842.32, 340,263.48 and 60,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,842.32, 340,263.48 and 60,626 is: 90,939

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,842.32 : 340,263.48 = 60,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,842.32/340,263.48 = 60,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,842.32x = 340,263.48 × 60,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,842.32x = 20,628,813,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628,813,738.48/226,842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,939

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