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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,837.36, 338,626.44 and 68,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,837.36, 338,626.44 and 68,019.12 is: 101,989.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,837.36 : 338,626.44 = 68,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,837.36/338,626.44 = 68,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,837.36x = 338,626.44 × 68,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,837.36x = 23,033,072,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033,072,457.53/225,837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,989.65

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