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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,275.30, 339,429.96 and 68,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,275.30, 339,429.96 and 68,516.46 is: 102,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,275.30 : 339,429.96 = 68,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,275.30/339,429.96 = 68,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,275.30x = 339,429.96 × 68,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,275.30x = 23,256,539,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,539,277.14/226,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,779.84

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