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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,729.40, 340,094.09 and 68,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,729.40, 340,094.09 and 68,958 is: 103,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,729.40 : 340,094.09 = 68,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,729.40/340,094.09 = 68,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,729.40x = 340,094.09 × 68,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,729.40x = 23,452,208,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452,208,430.62/226,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,437.00

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