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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,865.10, 340,271.70 and 60,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,865.10, 340,271.70 and 60,666.06 is: 90,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,865.10 : 340,271.70 = 60,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,865.10/340,271.70 = 60,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,865.10x = 340,271.70 × 60,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,865.10x = 20,642,943,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,943,368.50/226,865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,992.15

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