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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,853.46, 340,254.27 and 60,654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,853.46, 340,254.27 and 60,654.42 is: 90,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,853.46 : 340,254.27 = 60,654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,853.46/340,254.27 = 60,654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,853.46x = 340,254.27 × 60,654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,853.46x = 20,637,925,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637,925,399.37/226,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,974.70

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