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