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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,723.78, 340,030.93 and 66,756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,723.78, 340,030.93 and 66,756.23 is: 100,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,723.78 : 340,030.93 = 66,756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,723.78/340,030.93 = 66,756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,723.78x = 340,030.93 × 66,756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,723.78x = 22,699,182,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699,182,970.19/226,723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,118.23

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