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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,972.53, 340,152.62 and 86,654.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,972.53, 340,152.62 and 86,654.61 is: 129,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,972.53 : 340,152.62 = 86,654.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,972.53/340,152.62 = 86,654.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,972.53x = 340,152.62 × 86,654.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,972.53x = 29,475,792,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475,792,193.31/226,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,865.02

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