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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,885.32, 340,327.98 and 60,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,885.32, 340,327.98 and 60,669 is: 91,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,885.32 : 340,327.98 = 60,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,885.32/340,327.98 = 60,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,885.32x = 340,327.98 × 60,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,885.32x = 20,647,358,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,358,218.62/226,885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,003.50

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