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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,210.98, 339,332.80 and 68,451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,210.98, 339,332.80 and 68,451.86 is: 102,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,210.98 : 339,332.80 = 68,451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,210.98/339,332.80 = 68,451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,210.98x = 339,332.80 × 68,451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,210.98x = 23,227,961,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,961,319.01/226,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,682.73

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