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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,865.82, 340,298.73 and 60,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,865.82, 340,298.73 and 60,649.50 is: 90,974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,865.82 : 340,298.73 = 60,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,865.82/340,298.73 = 60,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,865.82x = 340,298.73 × 60,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,865.82x = 20,638,947,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,947,825.14/226,865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,974.25

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