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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,854.26, 343,234.47 and 86,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,854.26, 343,234.47 and 86,650.48 is: 129,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,854.26 : 343,234.47 = 86,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,854.26/343,234.47 = 86,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,854.26x = 343,234.47 × 86,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,854.26x = 29,741,429,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741,429,428.62/228,854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,957.95

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