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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,996.50, 338,985.02 and 68,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,996.50, 338,985.02 and 68,220.24 is: 102,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,996.50 : 338,985.02 = 68,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,996.50/338,985.02 = 68,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,996.50x = 338,985.02 × 68,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,996.50x = 23,125,639,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125,639,420.80/225,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,327.42

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