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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,873.32, 340,309.98 and 60,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,873.32, 340,309.98 and 60,657 is: 90,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,873.32 : 340,309.98 = 60,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,873.32/340,309.98 = 60,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,873.32x = 340,309.98 × 60,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,873.32x = 20,642,182,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,182,456.86/226,873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,985.50

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