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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,862.37, 340,267.64 and 60,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,862.37, 340,267.64 and 60,663.33 is: 90,988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,862.37 : 340,267.64 = 60,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,862.37/340,267.64 = 60,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,862.37x = 340,267.64 × 60,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,862.37x = 20,641,767,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,767,830.32/226,862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,988.06

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