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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,506.97, 339,762.51 and 68,735.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,506.97, 339,762.51 and 68,735.43 is: 103,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,506.97 : 339,762.51 = 68,735.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,506.97/339,762.51 = 68,735.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,506.97x = 339,762.51 × 68,735.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,506.97x = 23,353,722,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353,722,222.73/226,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,103.77

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