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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,211.48, 339,333.55 and 68,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,211.48, 339,333.55 and 68,452.36 is: 102,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,211.48 : 339,333.55 = 68,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,211.48/339,333.55 = 68,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,211.48x = 339,333.55 × 68,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,211.48x = 23,228,182,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,228,182,324.68/226,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,683.48

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