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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,874.82, 340,312.23 and 60,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,874.82, 340,312.23 and 60,658.50 is: 90,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,874.82 : 340,312.23 = 60,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,874.82/340,312.23 = 60,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,874.82x = 340,312.23 × 60,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,874.82x = 20,642,829,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,829,403.46/226,874.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,987.75

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