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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,958.62, 338,929.41 and 68,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,958.62, 338,929.41 and 68,182.86 is: 102,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,958.62 : 338,929.41 = 68,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,958.62/338,929.41 = 68,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,958.62x = 338,929.41 × 68,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,958.62x = 23,109,176,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,109,176,511.91/225,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,271.72

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