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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,565.92, 339,826.92 and 68,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,565.92, 339,826.92 and 68,795.76 is: 103,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,565.92 : 339,826.92 = 68,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,565.92/339,826.92 = 68,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,565.92x = 339,826.92 × 68,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,565.92x = 23,378,651,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,651,229.86/226,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,186.97

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