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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,697.95, 340,059.09 and 68,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,697.95, 340,059.09 and 68,914.42 is: 103,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,697.95 : 340,059.09 = 68,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,697.95/340,059.09 = 68,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,697.95x = 340,059.09 × 68,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,697.95x = 23,434,974,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,974,953.08/226,697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,375.33

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