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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,159, 339,238.52 and 68,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,159, 339,238.52 and 68,383.96 is: 102,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,159 : 339,238.52 = 68,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,159/339,238.52 = 68,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,159x = 339,238.52 × 68,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,159x = 23,198,473,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,473,382.14/226,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,575.95

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