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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,759.59, 340,040.97 and 68,951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,759.59, 340,040.97 and 68,951.07 is: 103,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,759.59 : 340,040.97 = 68,951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,759.59/340,040.97 = 68,951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,759.59x = 340,040.97 × 68,951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,759.59x = 23,446,188,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446,188,725.34/226,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,396.68

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