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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,856.59, 340,258.96 and 60,657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,856.59, 340,258.96 and 60,657.55 is: 90,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,856.59 : 340,258.96 = 60,657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,856.59/340,258.96 = 60,657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,856.59x = 340,258.96 × 60,657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,856.59x = 20,639,274,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,274,879.15/226,856.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,979.39

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