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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,457.70, 339,687.36 and 68,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,457.70, 339,687.36 and 68,687.52 is: 103,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,457.70 : 339,687.36 = 68,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,457.70/339,687.36 = 68,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,457.70x = 339,687.36 × 68,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,457.70x = 23,332,282,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332,282,333.75/226,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,031.53

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