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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,697.89, 340,065.87 and 68,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,697.89, 340,065.87 and 68,927.71 is: 103,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,697.89 : 340,065.87 = 68,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,697.89/340,065.87 = 68,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,697.89x = 340,065.87 × 68,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,697.89x = 23,439,961,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439,961,668.26/226,697.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,397.35

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