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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,997.70, 340,496.55 and 60,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,997.70, 340,496.55 and 60,785.70 is: 91,178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,997.70 : 340,496.55 = 60,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,997.70/340,496.55 = 60,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,997.70x = 340,496.55 × 60,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,997.70x = 20,697,321,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,321,139.34/226,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,178.55

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