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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,957.36, 338,944.88 and 68,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,957.36, 338,944.88 and 68,185.84 is: 102,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,957.36 : 338,944.88 = 68,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,957.36/338,944.88 = 68,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,957.36x = 338,944.88 × 68,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,957.36x = 23,111,241,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111,241,356.50/225,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,281.43

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