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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,858.93, 340,262.47 and 60,659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,858.93, 340,262.47 and 60,659.89 is: 90,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,858.93 : 340,262.47 = 60,659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,858.93/340,262.47 = 60,659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,858.93x = 340,262.47 × 60,659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,858.93x = 20,640,283,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640,283,727.65/226,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,982.90

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