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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,950.14, 338,927.82 and 68,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,950.14, 338,927.82 and 68,179.96 is: 102,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,950.14 : 338,927.82 = 68,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,950.14/338,927.82 = 68,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,950.14x = 338,927.82 × 68,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,950.14x = 23,108,085,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108,085,210.49/225,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,270.73

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