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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,540.97, 339,844.26 and 68,769.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,540.97, 339,844.26 and 68,769.57 is: 103,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,540.97 : 339,844.26 = 68,769.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,540.97/339,844.26 = 68,769.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,540.97x = 339,844.26 × 68,769.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,540.97x = 23,370,944,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370,944,772.64/226,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,164.32

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