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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,869.10, 340,277.70 and 60,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,869.10, 340,277.70 and 60,670.06 is: 90,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,869.10 : 340,277.70 = 60,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,869.10/340,277.70 = 60,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,869.10x = 340,277.70 × 60,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,869.10x = 20,644,668,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644,668,475.66/226,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,998.15

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