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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,955.52, 340,455.84 and 86,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,955.52, 340,455.84 and 86,832 is: 130,256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,955.52 : 340,455.84 = 86,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,955.52/340,455.84 = 86,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,955.52x = 340,455.84 × 86,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,955.52x = 29,562,461,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,562,461,498.88/226,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,256.63

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