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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,002.88, 339,059.22 and 68,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,002.88, 339,059.22 and 68,221.90 is: 102,349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,002.88 : 339,059.22 = 68,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,002.88/339,059.22 = 68,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,002.88x = 339,059.22 × 68,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,002.88x = 23,131,264,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,264,200.92/226,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,349.42

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