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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,760.91, 340,129.07 and 68,977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,760.91, 340,129.07 and 68,977.07 is: 103,461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,760.91 : 340,129.07 = 68,977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,760.91/340,129.07 = 68,977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,760.91x = 340,129.07 × 68,977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,760.91x = 23,461,104,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,104,624.89/226,760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,461.86

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