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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,511.11, 339,768.73 and 68,739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,511.11, 339,768.73 and 68,739.58 is: 103,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,511.11 : 339,768.73 = 68,739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,511.11/339,768.73 = 68,739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,511.11x = 339,768.73 × 68,739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,511.11x = 23,355,558,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,558,098.49/226,511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,109.99

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