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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,233.76, 339,355.50 and 68,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,233.76, 339,355.50 and 68,461.96 is: 102,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,233.76 : 339,355.50 = 68,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,233.76/339,355.50 = 68,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,233.76x = 339,355.50 × 68,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,233.76x = 23,232,942,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,942,666.78/226,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,694.41

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