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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,438.42, 339,706.64 and 68,678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,438.42, 339,706.64 and 68,678.78 is: 103,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,438.42 : 339,706.64 = 68,678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,438.42/339,706.64 = 68,678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,438.42x = 339,706.64 × 68,678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,438.42x = 23,330,637,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330,637,593.10/226,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,033.03

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