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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,879.32, 340,318.98 and 60,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,879.32, 340,318.98 and 60,663 is: 90,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,879.32 : 340,318.98 = 60,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,879.32/340,318.98 = 60,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,879.32x = 340,318.98 × 60,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,879.32x = 20,644,770,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644,770,283.74/226,879.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,994.50

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