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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,862.86, 340,268.30 and 60,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,862.86, 340,268.30 and 60,663.82 is: 90,988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,862.86 : 340,268.30 = 60,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,862.86/340,268.30 = 60,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,862.86x = 340,268.30 × 60,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,862.86x = 20,641,974,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,974,902.91/226,862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,988.78

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