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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,960.52, 340,463.34 and 86,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,960.52, 340,463.34 and 86,837 is: 130,264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,960.52 : 340,463.34 = 86,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,960.52/340,463.34 = 86,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,960.52x = 340,463.34 × 86,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,960.52x = 29,564,815,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,564,815,055.58/226,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,264.13

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