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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,521.98, 339,784.99 and 68,750.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,521.98, 339,784.99 and 68,750.41 is: 103,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,521.98 : 339,784.99 = 68,750.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,521.98/339,784.99 = 68,750.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,521.98x = 339,784.99 × 68,750.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,521.98x = 23,360,356,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360,356,353.01/226,521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,126.22

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