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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,566.92, 339,828.42 and 68,796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,566.92, 339,828.42 and 68,796.76 is: 103,188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,566.92 : 339,828.42 = 68,796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,566.92/339,828.42 = 68,796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,566.92x = 339,828.42 × 68,796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,566.92x = 23,379,094,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379,094,251.92/226,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,188.47

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