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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,254.12, 339,385.50 and 68,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,254.12, 339,385.50 and 68,481.96 is: 102,724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,254.12 : 339,385.50 = 68,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,254.12/339,385.50 = 68,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,254.12x = 339,385.50 × 68,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,254.12x = 23,241,784,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,784,235.58/226,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,724.25

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