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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,688.59, 340,051.89 and 68,918.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,688.59, 340,051.89 and 68,918.41 is: 103,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,688.59 : 340,051.89 = 68,918.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,688.59/340,051.89 = 68,918.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,688.59x = 340,051.89 × 68,918.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,688.59x = 23,435,835,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,835,576.29/226,688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,383.39

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