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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,368.27, 339,585 and 68,609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,368.27, 339,585 and 68,609.01 is: 102,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,368.27 : 339,585 = 68,609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,368.27/339,585 = 68,609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,368.27x = 339,585 × 68,609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,368.27x = 23,298,590,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,590,660.85/226,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,923.39

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