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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,966.88, 339,005.04 and 68,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,966.88, 339,005.04 and 68,185.72 is: 102,295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,966.88 : 339,005.04 = 68,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,966.88/339,005.04 = 68,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,966.88x = 339,005.04 × 68,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,966.88x = 23,115,302,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,302,736.03/225,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,295.09

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