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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,876.82, 340,315.23 and 60,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,876.82, 340,315.23 and 60,660.50 is: 90,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,876.82 : 340,315.23 = 60,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,876.82/340,315.23 = 60,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,876.82x = 340,315.23 × 60,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,876.82x = 20,643,692,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643,692,009.42/226,876.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,990.75

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