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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,954.36, 338,940.36 and 68,182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,954.36, 338,940.36 and 68,182.83 is: 102,276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,954.36 : 338,940.36 = 68,182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,954.36/338,940.36 = 68,182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,954.36x = 338,940.36 × 68,182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,954.36x = 23,109,912,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,109,912,946.02/225,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,276.91

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