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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,991.16, 340,473.78 and 86,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,991.16, 340,473.78 and 86,763.96 is: 130,140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,991.16 : 340,473.78 = 86,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,991.16/340,473.78 = 86,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,991.16x = 340,473.78 × 86,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,991.16x = 29,540,853,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,853,428.97/226,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,140.99

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