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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,507.20, 339,674.40 and 68,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,507.20, 339,674.40 and 68,683.20 is: 102,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,507.20 : 339,674.40 = 68,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,507.20/339,674.40 = 68,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,507.20x = 339,674.40 × 68,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,507.20x = 23,329,924,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329,924,750.08/226,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,998.60

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