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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,800.91, 338,638.17 and 68,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,800.91, 338,638.17 and 68,006.43 is: 101,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,800.91 : 338,638.17 = 68,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,800.91/338,638.17 = 68,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,800.91x = 338,638.17 × 68,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,800.91x = 23,029,573,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,573,003.43/225,800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,990.61

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