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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,235.20, 339,266.40 and 68,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,235.20, 339,266.40 and 68,411.20 is: 102,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,235.20 : 339,266.40 = 68,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,235.20/339,266.40 = 68,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,235.20x = 339,266.40 × 68,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,235.20x = 23,209,621,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,209,621,543.68/226,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,590.67

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