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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,235.76, 339,358.50 and 68,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,235.76, 339,358.50 and 68,463.96 is: 102,697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,235.76 : 339,358.50 = 68,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,235.76/339,358.50 = 68,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,235.76x = 339,358.50 × 68,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,235.76x = 23,233,826,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,826,769.66/226,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,697.41

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