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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,524.18, 339,787.36 and 68,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,524.18, 339,787.36 and 68,754 is: 103,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,524.18 : 339,787.36 = 68,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,524.18/339,787.36 = 68,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,524.18x = 339,787.36 × 68,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,524.18x = 23,361,740,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,740,149.44/226,524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,131.33

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