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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,861.85, 340,266.81 and 60,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,861.85, 340,266.81 and 60,662.81 is: 90,987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,861.85 : 340,266.81 = 60,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,861.85/340,266.81 = 60,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,861.85x = 340,266.81 × 60,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,861.85x = 20,641,540,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,540,844.34/226,861.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,987.27

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