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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,578, 339,844.92 and 68,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,578, 339,844.92 and 68,807.82 is: 103,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,578 : 339,844.92 = 68,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,578/339,844.92 = 68,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,578x = 339,844.92 × 68,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,578x = 23,383,988,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,988,083.27/226,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,205.02

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