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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,132.78, 339,248.37 and 68,357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,132.78, 339,248.37 and 68,357.13 is: 102,550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,132.78 : 339,248.37 = 68,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,132.78/339,248.37 = 68,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,132.78x = 339,248.37 × 68,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,132.78x = 23,190,044,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,044,930.38/226,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,550.57

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