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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,523.94, 339,786.98 and 68,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,523.94, 339,786.98 and 68,753.76 is: 103,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,523.94 : 339,786.98 = 68,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,523.94/339,786.98 = 68,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,523.94x = 339,786.98 × 68,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,523.94x = 23,361,632,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,632,474.04/226,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,130.96

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