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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,868.46, 340,276.77 and 60,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,868.46, 340,276.77 and 60,669.42 is: 90,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,868.46 : 340,276.77 = 60,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,868.46/340,276.77 = 60,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,868.46x = 340,276.77 × 60,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,868.46x = 20,644,394,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644,394,275.37/226,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,997.20

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