Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,142.56, 339,225.72 and 68,367
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 226,142.56, 339,225.72 and 68,367 is: 102,554.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,142.56 : 339,225.72 = 68,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,142.56/339,225.72 = 68,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,142.56x = 339,225.72 × 68,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,142.56x = 23,191,844,799.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,191,844,799.24/226,142.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,554.09
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