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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,087.56, 339,190.62 and 68,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,087.56, 339,190.62 and 68,320.20 is: 102,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,087.56 : 339,190.62 = 68,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,087.56/339,190.62 = 68,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,087.56x = 339,190.62 × 68,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,087.56x = 23,173,570,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,570,996.52/226,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,498.21

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