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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,536.20, 339,717.90 and 68,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,536.20, 339,717.90 and 68,712.20 is: 103,042.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,536.20 : 339,717.90 = 68,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,536.20/339,717.90 = 68,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,536.20x = 339,717.90 × 68,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,536.20x = 23,342,764,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,764,288.38/226,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,042.09

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