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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,996.66, 340,482.03 and 86,769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,996.66, 340,482.03 and 86,769.46 is: 130,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,996.66 : 340,482.03 = 86,769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,996.66/340,482.03 = 86,769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,996.66x = 340,482.03 × 86,769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,996.66x = 29,543,441,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543,441,882.80/226,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,149.24

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