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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,959.36, 338,947.88 and 68,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,959.36, 338,947.88 and 68,187.84 is: 102,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,959.36 : 338,947.88 = 68,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,959.36/338,947.88 = 68,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,959.36x = 338,947.88 × 68,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,959.36x = 23,112,123,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,123,809.78/225,959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,284.43

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