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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,005.48, 339,010.92 and 68,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,005.48, 339,010.92 and 68,240.88 is: 102,362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,005.48 : 339,010.92 = 68,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,005.48/339,010.92 = 68,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,005.48x = 339,010.92 × 68,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,005.48x = 23,134,403,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,403,510.41/226,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,362.14

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