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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,766.90, 340,199.55 and 68,991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,766.90, 340,199.55 and 68,991.25 is: 103,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,766.90 : 340,199.55 = 68,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,766.90/340,199.55 = 68,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,766.90x = 340,199.55 × 68,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,766.90x = 23,470,792,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,792,203.94/226,766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,501.84

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