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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,860.87, 340,265.39 and 60,661.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,860.87, 340,265.39 and 60,661.83 is: 90,985.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,860.87 : 340,265.39 = 60,661.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,860.87/340,265.39 = 60,661.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,860.87x = 340,265.39 × 60,661.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,860.87x = 20,641,120,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,120,939.75/226,860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,985.81

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