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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,633.35, 339,950.03 and 68,841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,633.35, 339,950.03 and 68,841.30 is: 103,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,633.35 : 339,950.03 = 68,841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,633.35/339,950.03 = 68,841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,633.35x = 339,950.03 × 68,841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,633.35x = 23,402,601,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,601,656.03/226,633.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,261.95

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