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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,905.24, 340,313.94 and 86,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,905.24, 340,313.94 and 86,630.52 is: 129,929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,905.24 : 340,313.94 = 86,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,905.24/340,313.94 = 86,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,905.24x = 340,313.94 × 86,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,905.24x = 29,481,573,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,481,573,585.45/226,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,929.01

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