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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,132.03, 339,247.25 and 68,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,132.03, 339,247.25 and 68,356.38 is: 102,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,132.03 : 339,247.25 = 68,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,132.03/339,247.25 = 68,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,132.03x = 339,247.25 × 68,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,132.03x = 23,189,713,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,713,934.96/226,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,549.44

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