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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,865.32, 340,297.98 and 60,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,865.32, 340,297.98 and 60,649 is: 90,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,865.32 : 340,297.98 = 60,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,865.32/340,297.98 = 60,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,865.32x = 340,297.98 × 60,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,865.32x = 20,638,732,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,732,189.02/226,865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,973.50

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